Can Bangladesh reduce income inequality by 2030?
In Bangladesh, challenges hindering the achievement of economic equality are: low public expenditure on education, training, health, rural development and social protection.
2w ago
We need a local government reform commission
Public funds allocation to local bodies is discriminatory.
1m ago
A national project evaluation policy is essential for Bangladesh
There is no alternative to an M&E policy to ensure quality public spending and better outcome from development expenditure.
2m ago
Time to exploit the potential of local partners and products
It is important to encourage all development players to invest money and energy to maximise their contributions towards the GDP growth.
6m ago
Imperfect competition, subsidies and bailouts: Where is the policy balance
Competition law is not an end in itself and to use it, we need to have a good understanding of how markets work.
8m ago
Who can help utilise our development budget?
It has been observed that monitoring & evaluation functions within ministries and their departments are poorly understood, under-funded, and underutilised.
10m ago
Bangladesh needs to do better for its elderly
Globally, the older people are called senior citizens and they receive various support and benefits.
1y ago
November 18, 2019
Getting the measurements right
Monitoring and evaluation are proven tools to determine the extent to which public sector development projects and programmes are on track and if adjustments are required to improve their performance.
October 21, 2019
Why are social safety net programmes so crucial?
I have been asked by several close friends recently, why we need social protection measures to address poverty in Bangladesh—a country which has the world’s largest microcredit programme. One might ask: is it because the microcredit programme is not fulfilling its promise of alleviating poverty and social protection is therefore going to replace it?
October 7, 2019
When the garbage piles up
The near absence of an environment-friendly urban waste management system in Bangladesh is a major concern for the citizens.
September 6, 2019
Saving Dhanmondi Lake
The Dhanmondi lake deserves some serious attention by the relevant authorities to save it from pollution.
January 5, 2019
Focus on a better skilled workforce
Education and skills are important prerequisites for faster economic and social development of a country. A skilled workforce is an asset and helps in ensuring enhanced productivity, adoption of new technology, global competitiveness, increased income and reduction of poverty. The East Asian countries achieved a higher growth path with adequate investment in skills development.
December 15, 2018
Let's not forget our social values
Social values form the basic foundation of a nation. The values define what is acceptable in a society and determine the behaviour of the people. Social values are however not static and can change over time based on what beliefs and attitudes people embrace as they move on.
December 2, 2018
Can we do something about Dhaka's unbearable noise pollution?
The alarmingly high level of noise pollution in Dhaka city calls for urgent attention of the authorities as well as the people at large.
November 9, 2018
When will urban planning get its due importance?
The share of Bangladesh's urban population reached 35 percent in 2018 with a total urban population of about 58 million, which is expected to reach 80 million by 2030.
October 7, 2018
How Bangladesh is faring
Child mortality reduction was a crucial aspect of the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs). It is considered to be an important indicator of socioeconomic advancement under the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Target 3.2 under Goal 3 of the SDGs calls for ending preventable deaths of newborns and children under five years of age.
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