Mohammad Tarikul Islam

Dr Mohammad Tarikul Islam is professor at the Department of Government and Politics in Jahangirnagar University. He has been a visiting scholar at Harvard University, the University of Oxford, the University of Cambridge, and SOAS (University of London).

Reviving SAARC can help South Asia overcome its current crisis

India's vision and support of regional governments are rooted in a supremacist mindset by the country's current ruling party, which has all but paralysed SAARC.

3m ago

What should be the qualifications of a university VC?

A competent and wise vice-chancellor can turn the university into a modern and research-oriented institution

3m ago

Citizen engagement key to improving local government

The local government institution elections ought to be at the top of the interim administration's priorities following electoral changes.

3m ago

Strong local government for developing democracy

A stable union parishad is crucial for the long-term development of rural communities and the strengthening of democracy.

11m ago

How standing committees can keep upazila parishads responsible

Utilising standing committees to their fullest potential is a crucial step towards enhancing democratic institutions.

1y ago

Local government for effective disaster management

To decrease the impact of catastrophes, integration among local and national bodies is necessary.

1y ago

Time to include people with disabilities in local government

People with disabilities are now, for the first time in the country, covered by health insurance, allowing them to receive low-cost medical care.

2y ago

Community participation in disaster management

Bangladesh is undeniably the world’s most disaster-prone country. Recurring disasters demolish the economic resource base of the poor people and drain out the economic potential.

2y ago
September 11, 2024
September 11, 2024

Reviving SAARC can help South Asia overcome its current crisis

India's vision and support of regional governments are rooted in a supremacist mindset by the country's current ruling party, which has all but paralysed SAARC.

September 6, 2024
September 6, 2024

What should be the qualifications of a university VC?

A competent and wise vice-chancellor can turn the university into a modern and research-oriented institution

September 3, 2024
September 3, 2024

Citizen engagement key to improving local government

The local government institution elections ought to be at the top of the interim administration's priorities following electoral changes.

December 29, 2023
December 29, 2023

Strong local government for developing democracy

A stable union parishad is crucial for the long-term development of rural communities and the strengthening of democracy.

October 23, 2023
October 23, 2023

How standing committees can keep upazila parishads responsible

Utilising standing committees to their fullest potential is a crucial step towards enhancing democratic institutions.

October 14, 2023
October 14, 2023

Local government for effective disaster management

To decrease the impact of catastrophes, integration among local and national bodies is necessary.

October 25, 2022
October 25, 2022

Time to include people with disabilities in local government

People with disabilities are now, for the first time in the country, covered by health insurance, allowing them to receive low-cost medical care.

February 19, 2022
February 19, 2022

Community participation in disaster management

Bangladesh is undeniably the world’s most disaster-prone country. Recurring disasters demolish the economic resource base of the poor people and drain out the economic potential.

November 14, 2021
November 14, 2021

Strengthening zila parishads can accelerate rural prosperity

Zila parishad or district council, the highest tier in rural local government, is the oldest local government agency in Bangladesh.

February 19, 2021
February 19, 2021

Citizen participation in sustainable rural development

Meaningful citizen participation is imperative for equitable development. Since rural development is a people-oriented programme, it is essential that people should take an active part in the rural development process.