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
AGRI-BUSINESS FOR INCLUSIVE GROWTH
Katalyst in partnership with The Daily Star organised a roundtable titled “Agri-business for inclusive growth: Prospects and
GIRLS ON BEAUTY
Recently Dove and The Daily Star organised a roundtable titled “The 2017 Dove Global Girls Beauty and Confidence Report”. Here we publish a summary of the discussions.
RETHINK RESILIENCE: Women- Driving Force in Building Urban Resilience
The Daily Star and CARE Bangladesh jointly organized a roundtable titled “Rethink Resilience: Women-Driving Force in Building
Every Newborn Must Be Saved
A roundtable meeting titled 'Every newborn must be saved' was organized by Prothom Alo on February 6, 2018. This special supplement provides a summary of the speeches of the discussants who participated in the meeting.
Reading Skills in Mother Tongue: Foundation of Quality Education
Prothom Alo in association with USAID (United States Agency for International Development) and Save the Children, Bangladesh
Dignifying Life Through Palliative Care
Ayat Skills Development Centre was initiated with the commitment to contribute to youth development in the
Ethics and Values in Education
Campaign for Popular Education (CAMPE) and The Daily Star jointly organised a roundtable titled “Ethics and Values in Education” on
A-Card: Smallholders' Access to Finance through Bank
Prothom Alo in cooperation with CARE Bangladesh and Dhaka Ahsania Mission organised a roundtable titled “A-Card: Smallholders'
Child-Sensitive Urban Planning
Speculatively, in this era of rapid urbanisation, a third of our current population are children and it is anticipated that by 2030 60 percent of our total population of different urban areas will be comprised of children.
Review of Earthquake Contingency Plan of Dhaka City Corporation
Syed Matiul Ahsan, Deputy Director, Humanitarian Sector, Save the Children and Moderator