Abu Afsarul Haider

Amid rising poverty, what we can learn from China’s experience

Bangladesh can learn from China’s remarkable success in lifting 800 million people out of poverty.

5d ago

Bangladesh's rising population: A demographic dividend won’t pay off on its own

Rapid population growth is also reducing the availability of capital per person and limiting access to essential services such as housing, sanitation, healthcare, and employment.

2w ago

Bangladesh’s development model is failing its people

True progress is not measured by GDP alone, but by how fairly growth benefits are shared.

1m ago

We must save the youth from losing their way

Today, Bangladesh stands at the edge of a demographic paradox.

3m ago

A barber’s lament: The harsh reality of Bangladesh’s common people

The needs of ordinary people have been ignored throughout all regimes.

5m ago

Street crime is a product of desperation, poverty, inequality

Criminal behaviour thrives when a nation fails to provide for the well-being of its citizens.

6m ago

Reforms require unity among our politicians

Bangladesh’s political standards are now at their lowest point, with integrity in governance and honesty in leadership almost non-existent.

10m ago

How Western nations can help Bangladesh reclaim stolen assets

Given the current economic reality of Bangladesh, recovering stolen assets must be a top priority for the interim government.

10m ago
August 28, 2025
August 28, 2025

Amid rising poverty, what we can learn from China’s experience

Bangladesh can learn from China’s remarkable success in lifting 800 million people out of poverty.

August 17, 2025
August 17, 2025

Bangladesh's rising population: A demographic dividend won’t pay off on its own

Rapid population growth is also reducing the availability of capital per person and limiting access to essential services such as housing, sanitation, healthcare, and employment.

July 10, 2025
July 10, 2025

Bangladesh’s development model is failing its people

True progress is not measured by GDP alone, but by how fairly growth benefits are shared.

May 23, 2025
May 23, 2025

We must save the youth from losing their way

Today, Bangladesh stands at the edge of a demographic paradox.

March 28, 2025
March 28, 2025

A barber’s lament: The harsh reality of Bangladesh’s common people

The needs of ordinary people have been ignored throughout all regimes.

February 26, 2025
February 26, 2025

Street crime is a product of desperation, poverty, inequality

Criminal behaviour thrives when a nation fails to provide for the well-being of its citizens.

October 24, 2024
October 24, 2024

Reforms require unity among our politicians

Bangladesh’s political standards are now at their lowest point, with integrity in governance and honesty in leadership almost non-existent.

October 14, 2024
October 14, 2024

How Western nations can help Bangladesh reclaim stolen assets

Given the current economic reality of Bangladesh, recovering stolen assets must be a top priority for the interim government.

September 30, 2024
September 30, 2024

The job market is crying for reforms

Creating new jobs requires increased investments and the establishment of new businesses.

June 6, 2024
June 6, 2024

For real growth, invest more into education and health

Bangladesh still struggles to adequately invest in education and healthcare