Road to Reform
Can we rebuild the lost trust in law enforcement?
The euphoria of August 5 was marred by incidents of violence including attacks on minorities and supporters of the former government, rampant looting and burning of houses and establishments associated with the Awami League regime. Mobs
Sustainable policy reforms demand a cultural change
Dr Yunus outlined five strategic arenas for reform: the Election Commission (EC), judiciary, civil administration, security forces, and media.
One month after the new beginning
From that pivotal moment on August 5, the subsequent events in the next 30 days have been just as dramatic
Why overhaul of EC is topmost priority
Questions have been raised about the current Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Kazi Habibul Awal and his colleagues.
The renaissance of Bangladesh Bank and some expectations
We hope that the BB governor will continue the momentum and spirit to bring order and promote the economy.
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.
Bangladesh’s criminal investigation system needs reformation
In Bangladesh, wholesale reform of the criminal investigation and justice system is necessary.
A case for democratic reforms in universities
The halls had been transformed into places where ordinary students faced heavy oppression.
The key changes needed in the education sector
The new norm for education should be people before profit, not the other way around.
The Bangla Spring: An opportunity to recalibrate the country’s audit regulatory architecture
All these troubled banks were externally audited, and received clean chits. Yet, we see very little discussion regarding such audit failures.
‘July victims are entitled to truth and justice’
The last thing we want is for the process of justice to be derailed
It is time to reform the publishing sector
In the past regime, there was investment in books that only served a certain coterie, championing a certain narrative.
We must be bold with health sector reforms
While we have made significant achievements, complacency cannot be allowed
The necessity for substantive police reform
For police reform to be substantive, the first order of business should be the enactment of a new Police Act
Time to end discriminatory quotas in civil service promotions
The struggle against discriminatory quotas in civil service promotions is far from over.
Bangladesh’s path to principled governance
Bangladesh can synthesise a governance model that works for its people—Boishamma Birodhee Jonogan (BBJ).