Alone in a multitude of crowd
Liveability of Dhaka City is not its forte. Air and sound pollution, filth and chaotic traffic make it quite uninviting and yet this megacity pulls people from all corners of the country. Educated, half-educated, unlettered men and women of all ages, sexes, colours and faiths come to the city in...
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Balancing accountability with inclusion
In many developing countries, public trust in the education system has often been challenged. The challenge stems from examination malpractice. The reinstatement of Dr ANM Ehsanul Haque Milon as Minister of Education has renewed attention to discipline and accountability within the sector. During his previous tenure from 2001 to 2006,...
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Building resilience through skill development
The Forcibly Displaced Myanmar Nationals (FDMN) in Bangladesh are in one of the largest protracted refugee situations in the world with an estimated 1,162,939 Forcibly Displaced Myanmar Nationals (FDMN) living in 33 overcrowded camps in Ukhiya and Tekanf subdistrict of Cox's Bazar and in one camp on the island of...
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The quiet resignation
There is a kind of leaving that does not show up in your attrition reports. The employee is still at their desk. They are still answering their emails, attending their meetings, and submitting their reports on time. On paper, they have not gone anywhere.But they have. Internally, quietly, without drama...
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