The Bangladesh Dialogue Foundation is pleased to announce the appointment of S M Saif Kader Rubab as its Executive Director and Kazi Rakib Hossain as its Chief Operations Officer (COO), marking another important step in strengthening the Foundation’s leadership and operational capacity. These appointments reflect the Foundation’s continued commitment to building a dynamic leadership team …
The Bangladesh Dialogue has officially been registered as The Bangladesh Dialogue Foundation under the Registrar of Joint Stock Companies and Firms (RJSC), marking a significant milestone in the organization’s institutional development. The registration follows the successful completion of an extensive legal and administrative process, formally establishing the Foundation as a registered entity dedicated to promoting …
The National Parliament of Bangladesh stands as one of the most significant institutions of the country, representing democratic values and constitutional governance. It is equally recognized as an architectural landmark of international significance. On 24th June, 2026, Team The Bangladesh Dialogue had the opportunity to visit the National Parliament under the supervision of Honorable Whip …
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1. Background I had the honor of participating as an expert panelist in the International Conference on “Strengthening BIMSTEC’s Role in Connectivity, Culture and Cooperation,” organized by Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Open University (BAOU) in association with the Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India, and the BIMSTEC Secretariat. The conference was held at Gift City …
The Bangladesh Dialogue Town Hall V on “National Budget 2026–2027: Expectations, Priorities and Way Forward” convened policymakers, economists, financial leaders, entrepreneurs, development practitioners, and political representatives to deliberate on the nation’s economic trajectory at a critical juncture. The roundtable discussion highlighted the imperative of investment-led growth, employment generation, tax-net expansion, banking reform, digital financial inclusion, …
A timely and substantive roundtable discussion titled “Beyond Dhaka: Rebuilding Local Government Structure” was held on 24 May as the fourth episode of the Town Hall series hosted by The Bangladesh Dialogue. The discussion assembled diverse perspectives from policy, academia, civil society, youth journalism, and governance-related sectors to deliberate on one of Bangladesh’s most urgent …
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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 Bangladesh Dialogue Town Hall III hosted a Roundtable discussion on 7th May 2026, at the Azimur Rahman Conference Hall in the Daily Star Center, Dhaka. The theme was “Labour Environment, Assessment, and Future Direction,” and the forum brought together policymakers, experts, student representatives, labour rights activists, and other respectable participants for discussion. The key …
After the inauguration episode of TBD Town Hall, titled “Rallying Towards the Future: Thoughts of Bangladeshi Youth,” with a vision to bring the country’s young voices to the forefront of national discourse, The Bangladesh Dialogue (TBD) convened another dynamic session of its Town Hall series. After the first session’s takeaways, the second episode held on 19 …
The Chords Football Carnival 2025, organized by The Chords a sister concern of The Bangladesh Dialogue, turned the grounds of the International School Dhaka (ISD) into a lively hub of sports and entertainment on November 21–22, 2025,over two action-packed days, the carnival brought together young footballers, guests, and spectators for a celebration of competitive spirit …
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