Policy

Why our policies must be backed by evidence

Bangladesh is presented with an unprecedented opportunity to reconfigure and functionalise its institutions and processes.
26 January 2025, 07:00 AM

Bangladesh's SDG performance: A changed approach can help us get ahead

Despite moderate performance in several SDGs, Bangladesh faces major challenges in actually achieving them.
11 February 2024, 02:00 AM

The need for youth involvement in policy dialogue

Regardless of wherever we are headed, the youth cannot be side-lined for too long.
20 April 2023, 07:51 AM

Good planning requires accurate data

An economy without an independent source of data is like an aircraft flying without its airspeed sensors.
20 August 2022, 14:45 PM

Aiding re-export of returned goods: A legal perspective

Keeping pace with the increasing trend of the global trade and economy, Bangladesh’s trade policy is evolving.
15 October 2021, 18:00 PM

Only rate cuts won't boost investment

Only policy rate cuts are not enough to boost investment, as there are other factors such as business environment, investment certainty and cost of doing business, which analysts say need to be addressed for a higher growth.
14 January 2016, 18:00 PM

UN to take more Bangladeshi peacekeepers

UN Under-Secretary General for Field Support Atul Khare says they are keen to have more Bangladesh peacekeepers in policy and command level positions.
15 September 2015, 13:42 PM

Cabinet okays draft of ICT policy

The cabinet approves the draft of the Information Communication and Technology (ICT) Policy-2015 in a bid to ensure development in the ICT sector.
6 July 2015, 11:31 AM