Resetting Bangladesh

Resetting Bangladesh

Dr Ridwanul Haque, Former Professor, Department of Law, University of Dhaka. Sketch: TBS

Strengthening democracy begins with the rule of law

Democracy is not just about casting a vote—it’s about living under laws that protect all citizens equally

Dr Asif M Sahan, Professor of Development Studies, University of Dhaka. Sketch: TBS

Elections alone do not guarantee democracy. It needs functional institutions, civil liberties

Journalist Md Shafiul Alam. Sketch: TBS

Hopes, hesitations and interim vacuum: Bangladesh awaits an elected government

Illustration: TBS

Will a people-oriented bureaucracy and quality public service delivery remain elusive still?

Dr Anisuzzaman Chowdhury, Special Assistant to the Chief Adviser. Sketch: TBS

Bangladesh must learn to say 'no' to supply-driven, lender-pushed projects

Mohiuddin Ahmad, Writer and Researcher. Sketch: TBS

How Bangladesh can move toward a stable, mature, accountable political system

The future of work, artificial intelligence, and Bangladesh’s narrowing window of opportunity

The future of work, artificial intelligence, and Bangladesh’s narrowing window of opportunity

Matiur Rahman Chowdhury, Editor-in-Chief, The Daily Manabzamin. Sketch: TBS

Will political leadership have the courage to let journalists work without fear?

Zahid Hussain is former chief economist of the World Bank Dhaka Office. Illustration: TBS

Extractive institutions won't turn inclusive overnight, start with a few key sectors

Md Shamsul Hoque, Professor of Civil Engineering, Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET). Sketch: TBS

From mega projects to meaningful outcomes: Why Bangladesh must reform its infrastructure delivery system

An infographic titled 'Where Bangladesh falls short' displaying various charts and graphs on the country's performance in global indices like democracy, corruption, press freedom, and human development.

Where Bangladesh falls short