Roundtables
Pathways to prosperity for extremely poor people
The theme of this year’s International Day for the Eradication of Poverty is ‘Ending Social and Institutional Maltreatment:
Social Protection for RMG Workers in Bangladesh
In 2023, the Oporajita - Collective Impact on the Future of Work in Bangladesh was launched as a collaborative effort involving multiple organizations, with funding from the H&M Foundation.
Building Safe and Supportive Work Environment
Founded in 2008, Bangladesh Youth Leadership Center (BYLC), the country’s first leadership institute, exists to build connections among youth from diverse backgrounds, equip them with leadership skills, and enable them to have high impact in public, private, and civil sectors.
Current business challenges and way forward
The recent student-led mass uprising has created a momentous opportunity to build a new Bangladesh.
Can we overcome the deficit in public health expenditure?
According to Article 15 of our Constitution, the fundamental responsibilities of the state under the provisions of necessities include food, clothing, shelter, education, and medical care. Article 18.1 states, “The state shall regard the raising of the level of nutrition and the improvement of public health as among its primary duties.”
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.
The Future of Money: Central Bank’s Digital Currency
Policy Research Institute (PRI) in collaboration with The Daily Star organized a roundtable titled ‘Future of Money’ on March 31, 2024. Here we publish a summary of the discussion.
Better Work, Better Lives Elevating the RMG Industry in Bangladesh
The goal of this roundtable, along with the Better Work Bangladesh project, is to foster a sustainable, ethical, and profitable RMG sector.
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.
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.
Thinking beyond sanitation: Transitioning to a sustainable urban water cycle
Ismène R.A.C. Stalpers, Country Director, SNV Bangladesh
End violence against women and girls: Sharing ideas about workplace violence prevention
In Bangladesh, the proliferation of informal work has opened the doors for many women to find work. However, this has its negative sides.
The challenges faced by women-led SMEs and the way forward
The SMEs operating in Bangladesh are important contributors to the economy’s booming sectors including industry, service and manufacturing.
Construction Hazard: Creating awareness and the role of stakeholders
RFL Pipe & Fittings (a brand of RFL Group) in association with The Daily Star organised a roundtable titled “Construction Hazard: Creating awareness and the role of stakeholders” on December 12, 2019. Here we publish a summary of the discussion.
Prospect of Digital Platforms in Getting Service-Related Information and Providing Feedback
Save the Children has been working all across the globe for the last 100 years to ensure the rights of the children.
Realizing population goals: Translating strategies to actions
Bangladesh Population Policy 2012 has six objectives and 16 strategies, with most strategies having 10-12 sub-texts. Therefore, there are actually 75 strategies.
Triggering digital transformation: Reducing operating cost and expanding customer base
We have been supporting various innovations for the last three to four years. We are now at a stage where many business models are generating useful information about how to help small businesses.
The business partner of the future
Today, we are discussing the future of finance, and the ever-evolving job of a finance manager. We have to try to create pathways for future chief financial officers (CFOs) in the era of artificial intelligence to become business controllers, planning managers and heads.
Use and misuse of defamation law and its impact on journalism
In a democratic society, we need defamation laws to protect individual reputation from false allegations. Unfortunately, in many cases, both in Bangladesh and abroad, this law is often misused to impose restrictions and curtail freedom of expression. It is high time we discussed how to prevent the misuse of this law.
Investment in Skills in 8th Five-Year Plan
There is no alternative to skills training when it comes to utilising new technologies in skills development.
Enabling fruits and vegetable export to improve farm income
Bangladesh has already achieved food security in staple crops like rice, potatoes, and vegetables. Bangladesh is the third largest growing vegetable producer and the tenth largest tropical fruit producer in the world.