reform

The case for a prompt election in Bangladesh

There is an urgent need for an announcement on a deadline for the election.

Beyond development paradox & unnayan without democracy

As Bangladesh seeks to recalibrate its path in the aftermath of recent upheavals, the time is ripe to revisit an oft-invoked but under-examined agenda: institutional reform. Institutions are crucial to understand, as they are foundational for governance, transformation, and economic development.

Reforms vs elections? A false choice for an aspiring democracy

One cannot claim to be anti-Hasina while displaying the same defining characteristics as our former prime minister.

Opinion / The honeymoon period of the interim government is over

What started as a moment of hope—a chance to break free from the chains of authoritarian rule—has increasingly turned into a struggle for meaningful reform.

In defence of secularism in Bangladesh

Reform proposes "pluralism" over "secularism," but without a framework, it's unworkable.

We need public health reform for steady economic growth

Investing in public health ensures stability, resilience, and long-term growth.

Implementing 31- point reform to be best revenge on AL

BNP acting chairman Tarique Rahman has urged party leaders and activists to work for the implementation of its 31-point reform outline.

Why our policies must be backed by evidence

Bangladesh is presented with an unprecedented opportunity to reconfigure and functionalise its institutions and processes.

Education deserves a reform commission

Public and media discourse overwhelmingly favours the idea of a reform commission for education.

August 25, 2024
August 25, 2024

Creation of the new political order: Rebuilding ship in an open and turbulent sea

The past Awami League regime completely undermined the forms of accountability and checks and balances that characterise a liberal and representative democracy.

August 22, 2024
August 22, 2024

What the interim government needs to do urgently

After 15 years of autocratic rule and authoritarian economic policymaking, the time has come for significant societal reform

August 17, 2024
August 17, 2024

The tasks ahead for Bangladesh

What needs to be done in today’s Bangladesh, as the country is trying to move forward?

August 11, 2024
August 11, 2024

How the new leadership can best utilise this fresh start

Not many nations have the opportunity to make a fresh start in the right direction, such as Bangladesh does today.

March 16, 2016
March 16, 2016

BB requires reform: Muhith

Finance Minister AMA Muhith expresses his dissatisfaction on the overall condition of the Bangladesh Bank and says that reform in the bank is needed.

September 28, 2015
September 28, 2015

Modi captivates Facebook Townhall

Enjoy the salient features of India Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s speech at Facebook Townhall.

May 25, 2015
May 25, 2015

Sujan for reforming Election Commission

Sushashoner Jonno Nagorik (Sujan), a civil society platform for good governance, urges the government for reforms to the Election Commission in view of the recent city polls to Dhaka and Chittagong.

May 10, 2015
May 10, 2015

‘Constitutional reform for healthy politics’

To rid the current “political crisis”, a quarter of prominent citizens stress on the need for a constitutional amendment for “check and balance” of state organs.

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