Crony capitalism and the quest for reform in Bangladesh's governance

The World Risk Index 2023 has ranked Bangladesh ninth worldwide for climate disaster risk, stating it is set to lose 30 percent of its arable by 2050.

The core competitiveness of Bangladesh is tied to our culture.

Financial contributions to the UN by big and powerful developing countries like China, India, Brazil, South Africa, Nigeria and the oil-rich countries of the Middle East must increase so that the developing world has a solid voice.

Bangladesh’s political standards are now at their lowest point, with integrity in governance and honesty in leadership almost non-existent.

The formation of the health reform committee raises concerns due to the overrepresentation of individuals from a specific discipline.

Democracy relies on the principles of informed citizen participation, transparency, and accountability.

The overarching goal should be to create a public administration that can meet the evolving needs of the citizens and contribute to their socio-economic development.

It is essential to bring the entire rickshaw industry under government administration.

Bangladesh has an unusually high tax expenditure to GDP ratio despite having low revenue generation through direct tax.

A presidential system would allow any individual, irrespective of party affiliation, to run directly for the highest office, breaking the monopoly of legacy politics and creating space for new leadership and innovation.

In reality, except for two student advisers in the interim government, the rest are older individuals.

The act mentions a trust fund for victims, but it took four years after its passing for the fund to be set up.

The core problem lies in the fragmented ownership of public transport.

Her message rings true for young anti-Zionist protesters who have been assaulted, arrested and subjected to smear campaigns for advocating for Palestinians.

Working for long hours without rest and sleep can, of course, increase the risk of accidents.

The 2018 Road Safety Movement was not only about making our roads safer but also about fighting against the irregularities and corruption in various sectors and agencies, particularly the Bangladesh Road Transport Authority (BRTA).

Shakib’s 17-year cricket career was marked by numerous controversies, and his farewell is no different.

The recent revelation of 12,000 bhori of gold mysteriously vanishing from Bangladesh Samabaya Bank Ltd could not have come at a more opportune moment.

There is much to learn from both Bangladesh and Sri Lanka, two South Asian countries, as they navigate their shifting landscapes.