Bangladesh's journey to vaccine self-sufficiency

For decades, the robust immunisation programs of Bangladesh, a cornerstone of its public health success, were entirely dependent on imported vaccines. During the pandemic, this dependency often placed the nation in a vulnerable position, leading to supply shortages and subsequently delaying critical vaccination programs. While the pharmaceutical sector has expanded...

Cheap labour built the industry, can clean energy save it?

More often than not, a T-shirt bought from countries like the United States of America (USA) and Australia will have a tag saying, "Made in Bangladesh", reflecting the position Bangladesh's RMG sector holds in the international market. The RMG sector contributes to 81 per cent of the country's export earnings,...