Episode 18 of Counternarrative features Aaqib Md..Shatil and Abir Chowdhury .In this episode they examine some of Bangladesh’s most pressing challenges, including education reform, youth unemployment, press freedom, and judicial independence. The discussion highlights the need for stronger institutions, better alignment between education and employment, and greater protection of democratic rights. The speakers also reflect …
The Episode 17 of Counternarrative features Amir Khasru Mahmud Chowdhury,standing committee member of Bangladesh Nationalist Party. Amir Khasru Mahmud Chowdhury reflecting on his journey as a businessman, policymaker, and senior BNP leader. He discusses economic reform, private sector development, and the personal sacrifices associated with political activism. The episode also explores his views on governance, …
Episode 16 of counternarrative hosted Humayun Kabir,Joint Secretary General (International Relations) of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party – BNP.Humayun Kabir discusses his transition from a successful career in British politics to public service in Bangladesh. Drawing on his experience in the UK government, he outlines a vision centered on good governance, economic self-reliance, healthcare reform, and …
Episode 15 of Counternarrative features Barrister Nasir Uddin Ahmed Ashim, International Affairs Secretary of Bangladesh Nationalist Party-BNP. He reflected on his journey from student activism to national politics and legal practice. The conversation explores Bangladesh’s democratic evolution, the legacy of Ziaur Rahman, debates surrounding the caretaker government system, and the challenges faced by opposition politicians. …
In This Episode Counternarrative Features Meghmallar Bosu,president of Bangladesh Student Union,Dhaka University and Shaikh Tanvir Baree Hamim,Jatiyabadi Chhatra Dal nominated GS candidate DUCSU 2025 .Student leaders Meghmallar Bosu and Shaikh Tanvir Baree Hamim discuss their experiences in activism and the evolving role of youth in Bangladesh’s political landscape. Reflecting on the impact of the quota …
Episode 13 of Counternarrative hosted Dr Saimum Parvez, special assistant to the BNP chairperson’s foreign affairs advisory committee. Dr Saimum Parvez discusses his transition from journalism to academia and public policy while examining the challenges facing Bangladesh’s democracy. The conversation focuses on misinformation, social media, electoral integrity, and the need for policy-driven politics. He also …
Dr Ziauddin Hyder, former Senior Health Specialist at the World Bank and adviser to the BNP, shares his journey from rural Bangladesh to a distinguished international career. He discusses healthcare reform, digital health initiatives, and the importance of evidence-based policymaking. The conversation also explores vocational education, youth employment, and the role of knowledge-based governance in …
Town Hall Dialogue explores political finance, asset transparency and democratic accountability Dhaka, 27 September 2026: Political finance and asset transparency took centre stage at a Town Hall Dialogue on “Strengthening Democratic Accountability: Political Finance & Asset Transparency”, organised by The Bangladesh Dialogue (TBD) in collaboration with Voices for Interactive Choice and Empowerment (VOICE) at the …
Opening For two years, July has been written, spoken about, documented, debated, and remembered in countless ways. Its photographs have travelled from one screen to another; its slogans have become part of public memory; its prominent faces have been repeatedly placed at the centre of the narrative. Much has been said about those who stood …
“For Sustained Peace and Democracy: Future of Reform in Bangladesh” In collaboration with the Asia Pacific Centre for the Responsibility to Protect (APCR2P), University of Queensland, Australia Dhaka, Bangladesh | 28 July 2026 Introduction The Bangladesh Dialogue (TBD) convened Town Hall VI on 28 July 2026 under the theme “For Sustained Peace and Democracy: Future …