TBD Town Hall VI on “For Sustained Peace and Democracy: Future of Reform in Bangladesh” The Bangladesh Dialogue (TBD) successfully hosted Town Hall VI roundtable discussion titled “Peace, Democracy and the Future of Reform in Bangladesh,” today at the Azimur Rahman Conference Hall of The Daily Star Centre in Dhaka. The roundtable convened a diverse …
TBD X AUSTDC Civil Discourse Nationals 2026: School and College Rounds Wrap Up University Final and closing ceremony, with Minister Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir as Chief Guest, set for July 29 Dhaka, July 27, 2026 — The TBD X AUSTDC Civil Discourse Nationals 2026, jointly organised by The Bangladesh Dialogue (TBD) and the AUST Debating …
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Episode 11 of Counternarrative brought together economists Jyoti Rahman and Shafiqur Rahman. Economists Jyoti Rahman and Shafiqur Rahman examine the challenges facing Bangladesh’s economy during a period of political transition. The discussion focuses on inflation, banking sector reforms, IMF engagement, and the implications of LDC graduation. They also highlight the importance of political stability and …
Episode 10 of Counternarrative Features Aminul Haque Former Bangladesh national football captain and Sports Secretary of BNP central committee and the convener of Dhaka Metropolitan North BNP. Former Bangladesh national football captain Aminul Haque reflects on his journey from sports to politics. He discusses his decision to retire at the height of his career, his …
Dhaka, Bangladesh – June 06, 2026 The Bangladesh Dialogue Hosts Fifth Town Hall on “National Budget 2026–27: Expectations, Priorities and Way Forward” The fifth edition of The Bangladesh Dialogue (TBD) Town Hall, titled “National Budget 2026–27: Expectations, Priorities and Way Forward,” was held today at the Azimur Rahman Conference Hall of The Daily Star Centre …
The National Youth Wellness Fest 2026, held on 22–23 April at BRAC University, was a unique effort focusing on encouraging young mental health, emotional wellbeing, creativity, and community participation. The two-day festival was organized by The Flow Fest under the inspiring theme, “You Be You: Find Your Flow.” The event drew over 1,000 students from …
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The fourth Town Hall discussion organized by The Bangladesh Dialogue (TBD) was held on Thursday at the Azimur Rahman Conference Hall of The Daily Star Centre under the theme “Beyond Dhaka : Rebuilding Local Government Structure” The event brought together representatives from various sectors of civil society, including Members of Parliament, politicians, academics, and journalists. …
“The Bangladesh Dialogue” and Independent International University o jointly organized on23/2/25TBD Lens: Session 3“Echoes of Defiance: Youth: Resistance, and the Path to Democratic Restoration.”Lense featured speakersBokhtiar Ahmed, PhD – Professor, Dept. of Social Sciences & Humanities & Dean, School ofLiberal Arts and Social Sciences, IUBDr. Mohammad Nazmuzzaman Bhuiyan – Professor, Dept. of Law, University of …
Over a year after the July Uprising, driven by the collective will of ordinary citizens, hopes for a renewed Bangladesh still remain high. Yet, pressing questions persist: how has the media landscape evolved amid cycles of misinformation and disinformation, and how are journalists adapting ahead of the 2026 national election? Addressing these questions, The Bangladesh …