Opinion

Can Bangladesh’s single-use plastic crackdown succeed?

—Kamran Reza Chowdhury— Political divisions and industry influence derailed the country’s pioneering 2002 ban on polythene bags. Can the new government enforce lasting change with its new ban? In 2002,

Why Bangladeshis flee for medical treatment, and how to stop it

—Dr Shamsad Mortuza— Exactly five years ago, on March 8, the Institute of Epidemiology, Disease Control and Research (IEDCR) announced that three patients had tested positive for COVID-19. Ten days

National AI Policy must address vulnerabilities of artificial intelligence

—Amio Galib Chowdhury— Last year, the Bangladesh government released a draft of the National Artificial Intelligence (AI) Policy, which, given the changing political situation and a lack of public interest

Remittances Playing Stellar Role in Bangladesh’s Macroeconomic Stability

—Dr Mohammad Asaduzzaman— In recent months, remittances have emerged as the most significant stabilising factor for Bangladesh’s economy. In recent months, this indicator has made significant and long-lasting progress; in

Who benefits from the destruction of industries?

—Manjurul Islam— The 5th of August 2024 paved the way for rebuilding the country from a pile of ashes. In this month, a formidable dictator was ousted and an interim

Simple steps to smart healthcare

—Dr Zunaid Kazi— How QR codes can transform Bangladesh’s medical records. This is the first part of a two-part series on healthcare as I watched my octogenarian mother shuffle between