bangladeshi diaspora
Diaspora's role in Bangladesh's economic development
In recent years, the diaspora community has emerged as a pivotal force in shaping the economic landscape of Bangladesh, their contributions marked by a blend of remittances, investments, and intellectual exchanges that bolster the country’s march towards sustainable development.
BOOK REVIEW: FICTION / A sip of sweet, comforting saa
Review of Priyanka Taslim’s ‘The Love Match’ (Simon and Schuster, 2023)
Integrating Bangladeshi diaspora with our growth story
Bangladesh has long relied on its diaspora's remittances, accounting for 4.76 percent of GDP in 2022-23 – the true potential lies in fostering deeper engagement
Bangladesh must harness the potential of its diaspora
Fostering a conducive environment for expatriate contributions is vital
Integrating Bangladeshi diaspora into Bangladesh
The Bangladeshi diasporas’ diverse human, social, cultural, and economic capital represents new assets for national development in a connected world
How to get the best from Bangladeshi diaspora
According to a 2021 study of the International Organisation for Migration, there could be an estimated 2.4 million Bangladeshi diaspora members in the UK and the US alone. Therefore, it can be assumed that the total number of Bangladeshis living abroad is huge. Even if a small portion of them contribute their skills, expertise and capital back to Bangladesh, it could make a huge difference.
A welcome step to utilise the diaspora
Government must build an effective mechanism to support its policy
Language loss constructs cultural barriers for Bangladeshi-American youth
Bangladeshi immigrant communities face the challenge of cultural preservation in the fast-paced melting pot of America.
Interview / On weaving family, culture and place into a compelling story
Nilopar Uddin's debut novel, 'The Halfways' (HQ, 2022) takes place across London, Wales, New York, and Sylhet, and focuses on the Bangladeshi immigrant experience
‘The language movement did not reject the importance of dialects’: Syed Manzoorul Islam
Professor Islam sheds light on English writing in Bangladesh, its future, and the influence of the language movement on the Bangladeshi psyche.
(Not My) Home: Musings of a Reluctant Immigrant
Despite all her flaws, Dhaka is still the home that loves with reckless abandon
