Last month, Tahsan Khan made a long-awaited return to the stage with his old bandmates from Black, leaving fans stunned at the “Rock N Rhythm 4.0: Resurrection of Black” concert.
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.
Review of Priyanka Taslim’s ‘The Love Match’ (Simon and Schuster, 2023)
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
Fostering a conducive environment for expatriate contributions is vital
The Bangladeshi diasporas’ diverse human, social, cultural, and economic capital represents new assets for national development in a connected world
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.
Government must build an effective mechanism to support its policy
Bangladeshi immigrant communities face the challenge of cultural preservation in the fast-paced melting pot of America.
Last month, Tahsan Khan made a long-awaited return to the stage with his old bandmates from Black, leaving fans stunned at the “Rock N Rhythm 4.0: Resurrection of Black” concert.
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.
Review of Priyanka Taslim’s ‘The Love Match’ (Simon and Schuster, 2023)
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
Fostering a conducive environment for expatriate contributions is vital
The Bangladeshi diasporas’ diverse human, social, cultural, and economic capital represents new assets for national development in a connected world
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.
Government must build an effective mechanism to support its policy
Bangladeshi immigrant communities face the challenge of cultural preservation in the fast-paced melting pot of America.
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