Why Bangladesh wants to be a startup goldmine

Bangladesh has immense potential to be a startup goldmine with its USD 460 billion economy. In 2023, the popular magazine The Economist tagged the country as ‘South Asia’s standout economic…

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Ten services driving Bangladesh’s e-Governance agenda

Bangladesh initiated a journey towards e-Governance in response to its ‘Digital Bangladesh’ policy in 2009. The promise was to ensure accountability and transparency in public services. Faster, smoother, low-cost citizen-centric…

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Climate adaptation, the Bangladesh way

Bangladesh is at the frontline of the global fight against climate change. Over the years, the country has shown tremendous resilience in disaster management, climate change mitigation, adaptation and nature-based…

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What may “Smart Bangladesh” look like

When you think about a smart country, places like Singapore, Taiwan, Japan, Germany and Dubai pop-up in your head. Words like seamlessness, paperless, efficiency, disruption, futuristic, new-tech, powerful and intelligence…

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How Hasina created a ‘Bangladesh model’

Sheikh Hasina is the longest serving prime minister of Bangladesh. She has served the country for 4 terms, now completing her fourth, for close-to 20 years. Her tenure changed the…

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