Nusrat Jahan

Nusrat Jahan is the head of Communications and Knowledge Management at Brac Institute of Governance and Development (BIGD).

Our gender pay gap is fixable

Generally, occupations that are typically “feminine” are also considered less prestigious and pay less.

11m ago

Supporting the extreme poor in Cox’s Bazar

Supporting the poor people affected by the Rohingya crisis is crucial for maintaining stability in the region.

1y ago

Our school teachers – the unsung heroes of the pandemic

Every nation in the world, including Bangladesh, was brought to a halt due to the unprecedented shock of COVID-19. Over time, gradually,

3y ago

How social norms are increasing the digital divide between genders

Would you, as a parent, want your daughter to fall behind your son? Have her potentials remain unfulfilled? Most probably not.

3y ago

High cost of migration and the woes of our workers

The importance of international migration in Bangladesh can hardly be overemphasised. Bangladeshis constitute the fifth largest migrant community in the world.

3y ago

A case for ‘counterfactual’ thinking in policymaking

“Counter-Factual” is an arcane term in our vocabulary, sometimes even for someone with higher education. It is the language of science, understood and used by scientists. If we are not scientists, why do we even need to bother about counterfactuals?

4y ago

Workspace that Inspires

For many, work is their whole life, and because of that, our workspace is also where we spend most of our waking hours.

4y ago

Despite progress, young Bangladeshi women are still lagging behind

Bangladeshi women have come a long way in terms of economic and social empowerment. Yet beneath these encouraging statistics, we find some unexpected anomalies that call for serious attention.

5y ago
October 25, 2023
October 25, 2023

Our gender pay gap is fixable

Generally, occupations that are typically “feminine” are also considered less prestigious and pay less.

June 9, 2023
June 9, 2023

Supporting the extreme poor in Cox’s Bazar

Supporting the poor people affected by the Rohingya crisis is crucial for maintaining stability in the region.

April 13, 2021
April 13, 2021

Our school teachers – the unsung heroes of the pandemic

Every nation in the world, including Bangladesh, was brought to a halt due to the unprecedented shock of COVID-19. Over time, gradually,

January 3, 2021
January 3, 2021

How social norms are increasing the digital divide between genders

Would you, as a parent, want your daughter to fall behind your son? Have her potentials remain unfulfilled? Most probably not.

December 18, 2020
December 18, 2020

High cost of migration and the woes of our workers

The importance of international migration in Bangladesh can hardly be overemphasised. Bangladeshis constitute the fifth largest migrant community in the world.

July 30, 2020
July 30, 2020

A case for ‘counterfactual’ thinking in policymaking

“Counter-Factual” is an arcane term in our vocabulary, sometimes even for someone with higher education. It is the language of science, understood and used by scientists. If we are not scientists, why do we even need to bother about counterfactuals?

December 3, 2019
December 3, 2019

Workspace that Inspires

For many, work is their whole life, and because of that, our workspace is also where we spend most of our waking hours.

August 9, 2019
August 9, 2019

Despite progress, young Bangladeshi women are still lagging behind

Bangladeshi women have come a long way in terms of economic and social empowerment. Yet beneath these encouraging statistics, we find some unexpected anomalies that call for serious attention.