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Digital Identity
How Bangladesh is seizing the opportunities of e-governance
Digitisation is important for growing economies, as part of their development drives, containing the right infrastructure. It is in governments’ interests and creates a happier citizenry ...
Education and Skills
Digital education is both a necessity and an advantage for the Global South. Here's why
When COVID-19 hit, Bangladesh moved fast to digitalize education wherever possible – and this model has long-term benefits for emerging economies, too.
Bangladesh
I redesigned a school playground for my PhD – and the children got better grades learning outside
A PhD student from Cardiff University has looked at the impact of outside learning on the grades of school children in Bangladesh.
COVID-19
Cooperation and not isolation will help us fight COVID-19
Insular attitudes to coronavirus will not work, says Bangladesh's Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. We need a meaningful global compact to share burdens and responsibilities.
COVID-19
In Bangladesh, COVID-19 threatens to cause a humanitarian crisis
The economic shutdown sparked by COVID-19 threatens millions of livelihoods in Bangladesh - but there are reasons for optimism, too.
Bangladesh
How digital inclusion made Bangladesh a standout South Asian economy
The country is growing rapidly due to smart use of technology to drive a digital transformation.
Future of Consumption
Creating a better future for garment manufacturing in Bangladesh
Garment industry workers are being displaced by automation, especially in Bangladesh. Here's how the industry can make sure no one is left behind.
Bangladesh
Life for millions in Bangladesh is being transformed thanks to this simple solution
Solar power is improving the lives of millions of people in places traditional grid electricity can’t reach.
Climate Change
The World Economic Forum's year in pictures – key moments of 2019
From Greta Thunberg's rousing speech in Davos to the call for a better kind of capitalism.
Climate Change
Severe droughts are putting Bangladeshi farm labourers out of work
The landless Oraon minority of northwest Bangladesh have traditionally earned a living labouring in local paddy fields, but are struggling as that work dries up due to water shortages.
Climate Change
Flooding is predicted to displace 50 million people a year by 2100. What's being done?
Population growth, more intense rainfall and melting ice are likely to cause more frequent and severe floods.
Future of Economic Progress
Here’s what you need to know about Bangladesh’s rocketing economy
Bangladesh hopes to lose its Least Developed Country classification within five years.
Bangladesh
Bangladesh is booming - and here's why, says the Prime Minister
With a young and tech-savvy population, near double-digit growth and a modernizing, forward-facing economy, Bangladesh is open and ready for business, says the country's Prime Minister Sh...
Bangladesh
The secret to Bangladesh’s economic success? The Sheikh Hasina factor
Bangladesh has set a target of becoming a developed nation by 2041 to coincide with the platinum jubilee of its independence.
Bangladesh
By 2030, Bangladesh will be the 24th largest economy. Here's how ICT is driving that growth
The growing strength of the ICT Industry underpins four vital pillars that will support Bangladesh’s transformation to a digital economy by 2021, and a knowledge economy by 2041.