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Policy Brief | Nisarga Bahar

Why Bangladesh Must Move Beyond Guidelines to Address Workplace Sexual Harassment, Exploitation and Abuse

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.

Apr 27, 2026

Research | Md. Ikramul Hasan

Global Population Collapse: Blessing in Disguise for Bangladesh

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.

Apr 22, 2026

Analysis | Abir Day

The Trillion-Dollar Pivot: A Strategic Analysis of Bangladesh’s Economic Future

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

Apr 19, 2026

Policy Brief | Ashik Azim

A Predictable Tragedy: How Administrative Negligence Revived Measles in Bangladesh

An independent analysis of the 2025–2026 vaccination system collapse BANGLADESH | IMMUNIZATION | POLICY FAILURE

Apr 18, 2026

Editorial | Panahe Mawla Adnan

Why Unbiased and Independent Think Tanks Are Necessary?

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.

Apr 16, 2026