Ayman Sadiq, 10 Minute School and Why Many Entrepreneurs Have Been Silent about the Student Protests in Bangladesh
The sudden withdrawal of Startup Bangladesh's proposed investment of Tk 5 crore in 10 Minute School (10MS), Bangladesh's largest edtech platform, sent shockwaves through the startup community. It emphasizes the delicate balance between entrepreneurship and political expression in Bangladesh. The…
A Human Rights Perspective on the Five-Day Internet Blackout in Bangladesh
Bangladesh experienced a pivotal moment during July 18-23, 2024—the imposition of an absolute digital blackout during widespread protests. A 5-day long disappearance from the globe, making it the worst blackout in history since Egypt in 2011! How Hard is it…
What Can We Take Away from Bangladesh’s Disappointing T20 World Cup 2024 Campaign?
As the dust settles on the T20 World Cup 2024, the narrative of Bangladesh's performance has left a trail of disappointment and frustration among fans and critics alike. The journey, marked by brief moments of promise, ended in a familiar…
Why should you care about the Black Reunion?
If anyone could make the people of Bangladesh united to sing “ ছায়ারা সরে যাবে, জানি সূর্য উঠবে” in this scorching heat and 40 degree weather, it would have to be Black, more specifically the original lineup that sang “Amar…
Automation in the Bangladeshi Job Market
Automation—the seamless integration of technology to execute tasks with minimal human intervention—has revolutionized industries worldwide. From manufacturing floors to IT systems, automation aims to streamline processes, enhance efficiency, and reduce human error. But this isn’t a recent phenomenon. Industrial automation…
Cultivating Prosperity: How Wegro is Revolutionizing Agricultural Financing in Bangladesh
This article was co-written by Rahnuma Tasnim and Tasik Mahmud Sajid Farmers in Bangladesh have always lacked access to formal financing. Banks and financial institutions have failed to fulfill the market needs due to logistics of paperwork, documentation, and lack…
What We Get Wrong about Male-Female Friendships
This article was co-written by Fariha Lamisa and Feda Al Hossain In Bangladesh, friendship between a man and a woman is often shunned by society. Oftentimes, these types of friendships would either be scorned for its perceived lack of morals…
When Your Rights Become a Privilege: The Bangladeshi Lens
This article was co-written by Sameeha Rahman and Tabassum Haider Risha. Bangladesh achieved independence on the 26th of March, 52 years ago today. Even though it meant being freed from the shackles of oppression for many, to this day many…
The Story Of Wasfia Nazreen: Made in Bangladesh, Raised in the Himalayas!
“Wasfia makes us touch the sky; she makes us take leaps of faith. She is why little girls continue to dream.” — Munize Manzur, Principal, Sunbeams School, Bangladesh “This isn't just some restless voyager who needs a thrill every season.…
Why is it so hard to get mental health treatment in Bangladesh?
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