Sustainable Development Goals
‘Three Zeros’ of Yunus a major catalyst for SDGs
The vision of “Three Zeros” of Dr Muhammad Yunus, chief adviser to the interim government, can act as a major catalyst for achieving Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), a speaker said at a recent workshop..The “Three Zeros” -- zero poverty, zero unemployment and zero net carbon emissions
World Population Day / Bangladesh needs inclusive data for an equitable future
The 2024 World Population Day theme is embracing the power of inclusive data for a resilient and equitable future for all
How healthy is the health budget?
Five experts share their views on this year’s health budget and its relation to key health sector challenges.
Opinion / Bangladesh's SDG performance: A changed approach can help us get ahead
Despite moderate performance in several SDGs, Bangladesh faces major challenges in actually achieving them.
Is World Bank ready for the New World?
Attempting to tackle poverty and climate change simultaneously could lead some governments to make costly and counterproductive decisions.
All hands on deck needed to beat poverty
The Covid-19 pandemic, the Russia-Ukraine war, the consequent price hikes and the global economic crisis have impeded the progress towards these goals
Driving sustainable and inclusive growth for everyone
Turning potential into reality calls for decisive policy action to foster an enabling environment and to take the necessary steps forward, underpinned by greater commitment, collaboration, and regional cooperation.
National Girl Child Day: No country for our daughters
Although Sustainable Development Goals target ending abuse, exploitation, trafficking and all forms of violence against children by 2030, Bangladesh is yet to go a long way in this regard.
World Contraception Day 2022: Reclaiming the reputation of Bangladesh
A woman’s right to choose the number, timing and spacing of children is basic. Contraception is an integral part of decision-making.
‘Three Zeros’ of Yunus a major catalyst for SDGs
The vision of “Three Zeros” of Dr Muhammad Yunus, chief adviser to the interim government, can act as a major catalyst for achieving Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), a speaker said at a recent workshop..The “Three Zeros” -- zero poverty, zero unemployment and zero net carbon emissions
Bangladesh needs inclusive data for an equitable future
The 2024 World Population Day theme is embracing the power of inclusive data for a resilient and equitable future for all
How healthy is the health budget?
Five experts share their views on this year’s health budget and its relation to key health sector challenges.
Bangladesh's SDG performance: A changed approach can help us get ahead
Despite moderate performance in several SDGs, Bangladesh faces major challenges in actually achieving them.
Is World Bank ready for the New World?
Attempting to tackle poverty and climate change simultaneously could lead some governments to make costly and counterproductive decisions.
All hands on deck needed to beat poverty
The Covid-19 pandemic, the Russia-Ukraine war, the consequent price hikes and the global economic crisis have impeded the progress towards these goals
Driving sustainable and inclusive growth for everyone
Turning potential into reality calls for decisive policy action to foster an enabling environment and to take the necessary steps forward, underpinned by greater commitment, collaboration, and regional cooperation.
National Girl Child Day: No country for our daughters
Although Sustainable Development Goals target ending abuse, exploitation, trafficking and all forms of violence against children by 2030, Bangladesh is yet to go a long way in this regard.
World Contraception Day 2022: Reclaiming the reputation of Bangladesh
A woman’s right to choose the number, timing and spacing of children is basic. Contraception is an integral part of decision-making.
Of public schools and their woes
As the new fiscal year is set to begin, will the state of public schools remain unchanged?