Roundtables

Roundtables

Bridging the digital divide for persons with disabilities

Swisscontact in collaboration with The Daily Star organised a roundtable titled ‘Equity in ICT: Inclusive Training Pathways for Persons with Disabilities’ on December 4, 2024. Here we publish a summary of the discussion.

5d ago

Pathways to a just energy transition

Oxfam in Bangladesh in collaboration with The Daily Star organised a roundtable discussion titled “Pathways to a Just Energy Transition : Balancing Sustainability, Equity and Industry Growth in the RMG sector” on January 13, 2025. Here, we publish a summary of the discussion.

2w ago

Include marginalised women in climate action plans and adaptation

In collaboration with The Daily Star, NETZ organised a roundtable discussion titled “Gender-Sensitive Climate Actions for Marginalised Communities” on November 6, 2024. Here we publish a summary of the discussion.

1m ago

Creating equal opportunities for women entrepreneurs

UN Women, in collaboration with The Daily Star and Bangladesh Nari Progati Sangha, organised a roundtable titled “Ensuring an Inclusive and Gender-Responsive Environment for Women-Owned Businesses” on November 12, 2024.

1m ago

Improving Financial Health of RMG Workers Policy Frameworks and Future Pathways

Swisscontact Bangladesh, in collaboration with the University of Liberal Arts Bangladesh, MetLife Foundation,

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Implementation of GRI Standards in RMG sector of Bangladesh

Swisscontact in collaboration with The Daily Star organised a roundtable titled ‘Implementation of GRI (Global Reporting Initiatives) Standards in RMG sector of Bangladesh’ on October 24, 2024. Here we publish a summary of the discussion.

1m ago

Building a disability-inclusive and supportive workplace culture in Bangladesh

According to the Labour Force Survey 2022, only 27.29 per cent of persons with disabilities aged 15 and older were employed. Meanwhile, the National Survey on Persons with Disabilities 2021 suggests that the percentage is 33.78 per cent.

1m ago

Climate-Resilient Cooperatives to Green SMEs

UNDP in collaboration with The Daily Star organised a roundtable titled ‘Climate-Resilient Cooperatives to Green SMEs: Enabling Resilience for Climate Vulnerable Women’ on November 12, 2024. Here we publish a summary of the discussion.

1m ago

How Bangladesh’s Apparel Industry Can Adapt to EU Sustainability Rules

The Daily Star and Solidaridad jointly organised a roundtable on “Bangladesh’s Apparel Edge: Meeting the European Union’s New Sustainability Directive (EUCSDDD)” on November 13, 2024, at The Daily Star Centre in Dhaka.

Towards an Independent and Credible NHRC: Agendas for Reform

UNDP’s Strengthening Institutions, Policies and Service (SIPS) project, co-funded by Embassy of Switzerland, in collaboration with The Daily Star organised a roundtable titled ‘Towards an Independent and Credible NHRC: Agendas for Reform’ on November 28, 2024. Here we publish a summary of the discussion.

Bridging the nutrition gap

Joint Action for Nutrition Outcome (JANO) project, implemented by CARE Bangladesh, in association with The Daily Star organized a roundtable, titled “Assessing Public Expenditure in NPAN-2 & 8th FYP” on May 16, 2024. Here we publish a summary of the discussion. 

Driving growth in clean cooking solutions

There is no denying the paramount importance of clean cooking for health and environmental preservation. Our focus remains on safeguarding the health of mothers and children, given the severe health and environmental ramifications of traditional cooking methods.

8m ago

Unlocking economic potential with digital financial inclusion

The initiation of digital financial services (DFS) in Bangladesh has been quite satisfactory, yet its untapped potential remains substantial, presenting significant opportunities for further development. Bangladesh’s prospects are immense, as we have yet to surpass the midpoint in realizing the potential gains achievable through financial inclusion.

10m ago

Land Crime Prevention and Remedy Act, 2023: Citizen Views

The title, Land Crime Prevention and Remedy Act, 2023, distinctly reveals its character as a criminal law aimed at delineating a range of land-related offenses and prescribing corresponding penalties for such transgressions.

1y ago

Nothing about us without us

Save the Children in collaboration with The Daily Star organized a roundtable titled ‘Bangladesh in COP28 and Generation Hope Campaign: Youth and Children Voices Shaping Climate Discussion’ on November 26, 2023. Here we publish a summary of the discussion.

1y ago

Women’s Participation in Renewable Energy Challenges and Opportunities

Ensuring a successful shift toward renewable energy necessitates the active involvement and empowerment of women in the sector.

1y ago

Consent to marriage and best interest of girls

The dominance of politics in our national spheres has, unfortunately, diverted attention away from critical issues like child marriage.

1y ago

Breathing clean: Protecting lives from air pollution

Manas Biswas, Technical Coordinator - Integrated WASH & CESP, Tongi Urban Programme, World Vision Bangladesh.

1y ago

Bangladesh Family Planning Programme: What women and girls want matters

Ipas, in association with The Daily Star, organised a roundtable titled “Bangladesh Family Planning Programme: What women and girls want matters” on July 10, 2023. Here we publish a summary of the discussion.

1y ago

Thinking beyond sanitation: Transitioning to a sustainable urban water cycle

Ismène R.A.C. Stalpers, Country Director, SNV Bangladesh

1y ago

Opportunities and Challenges to Inclusive Education for Children with Disabilities in Bangladesh

We find ourselves easily discussing inclusive education now, but just two decades ago, the idea of children with disabilities pursuing studies seemed unimaginable.

1y ago