While the safeguarding policies have progressed enormously in the global context, Bangladesh is still relying on a fragmented legal framework to address workplace sexual harassment and abuse. Having a light on international standards and local evidence, this article contends that without proper enforceable national laws, victim-centered systems and cultural shift, accountability will be hindered- often with devastating consequences for victims.
Policy Brief | Nisarga Bahar
AI-driven techno-optimism has failed to resolve the demographic crisis in ageing developed economies, where human labor remains indispensable. Bangladesh’s large working-age population offers a brief strategic advantage in a world facing labor shortages. Without urgent reforms in education, diversification, and human capital, this demographic window will close, leaving the country trapped in structural dependency.
Research | Md. Ikramul Hasan
The drafting of the 2026 Five-Year Strategic Framework marks a definitive pivot from Bangladesh’s garment-centric past toward a trillion-dollar economy by 2034. By benchmarking the 'Vietnam Model' and prioritizing a digital meritocracy, this analysis explores whether radical deregulation and an ICT-led transition can overcome historical institutional decay to position the nation as the next indispensable node in the global supply chain. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.19644629
Analysis | Abir Day
An independent analysis of the 2025–2026 vaccination system collapse
BANGLADESH | IMMUNIZATION | POLICY FAILURE
Policy Brief | Ashik Azim
As global challenges grow more complex, the need for independent think tanks becomes critical. They provide objective evaluation, long-term insight, and data-driven policy improvement.
Editorial | Panahe Mawla Adnan