In Bangladesh, academia is often one of the most overlooked aspects that has the potential to greatly contribute to the country’s sustainable development.
It is often considered cliche to say “Education is the backbone of a nation”, but it cannot be far from an important truth for Bangladesh.
Bangladesh’s struggle with brain drain is not new. According to data collected from 175 countries between 2007 and 2024, the ‘Human Flight and Brain Drain Index’ indicates that Bangladesh has the 37th highest propensity for brain drain.
In the digital age, educational technology (edtech) is revolutionising teacher training worldwide.
In Bangladesh, a thriving freelance economy has emerged as a critical source of income for thousands of young professionals.
Reverse brain drain, a highly idealised concept, has been making waves on social media recently.
The youth, as key drivers of inclusivity, are critically examining the current state of democracy in our country. For them, it is less a triumph than a test—a moment of possibility, shadowed by the weight of history.
Edtech (education technology) has come a long way since its inception. In Bangladesh, the landscape has continued to evolve, with more and more players entering the market with every passing year.
There’s no denying that July altered the political reality of Bangladesh. The uprising toppled a deeply entrenched despot and unleashed a wave of change that felt as sudden as it was transformative.
“Even if they call me away, my heart will always remain in my motherland,” echoes Kazi Nazrul Islam.
In Bangladesh, academia is often one of the most overlooked aspects that has the potential to greatly contribute to the country’s sustainable development. With the rise in the conversation of the causes of ‘brain drain’, it stands as a critically important point to talk about research and innovation alongside the many limitations to creating innovative new changes that hold us back.
According to a report published in 2023, the number of Bangladeshi students leaving the country every year tripled from 16,609 in 2008 to about 49,151 in 2022.
Edtech (education technology) has come a long way since its inception. In Bangladesh, the landscape has continued to evolve, with more and more players entering the market with every passing year.
The youth, as key drivers of inclusivity, are critically examining the current state of democracy in our country. For them, it is less a triumph than a test—a moment of possibility, shadowed by the weight of history.
Reverse brain drain, a highly idealised concept, has been making waves on social media recently.
In Bangladesh, a thriving freelance economy has emerged as a critical source of income for thousands of young professionals.
In an increasingly interconnected world, education remains the most powerful tool to break the cycle of poverty and inequality. However, for marginalised communities, access to quality education often remains a distant dream. The advent of digital classrooms is rapidly altering this landscape, bridging the gap between privilege and disadvantage. At the Jaago Foundation, we have witnessed firsthand how technology can transform lives, offering opportunities to those who might otherwise be left behind.
In the digital age, educational technology (edtech) is revolutionising teacher training worldwide.
