"Climate change is creating significant challenges for mental health globally, with Bangladesh standing out as one of the most vulnerable nations to this compounded crisis." Ranked among the most climate-vulnerable
In focus: IFPRI’s latest report Food is more than sustenance. It is a cornerstone of human dignity and the foundation of national progress. In Bangladesh, a country that has achieved
“Bangladeshi schools achieved only 42.2-74.6% of school days, missing about one-fourth to more than half of the required instruction days in the 2024 academic year.” For years, I have been
Bangladesh is at a critical crossroads following the recent political upheaval that led to the fall of Sheikh Hasina’s government. This event exposed deep, underlying fractures within the country’s institutions and
Background: Littering poses significant threats to the environment and public health, degrading communities and leading to pollution, contamination of water sources, and the spread of diseases. Addressing littering behavior, particularly
Background: In South Asia, despite improvements in school enrollment and completion levels, many learners continue to live in learning poverty, with approximately 50% unable to read or understand a simple
Background: In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, innovative solutions have emerged. Recent studies (Angrist et al., 2022; Hassan et al., 2021; Vlassopoulos et al., 2021) spotlighted the power of
Background:Despite significant improvements in maternal and child health over the last three decades, Bangladesh's maternal mortality rate remains alarmingly high at 176 per 100,000 live births (UNICEF 2021). Neonatal deaths
Background: Despite progress in gender equality, gender norms continue to impact workplace productivity and employee experiences in Bangladesh. This study addresses these issues in medium-sized, mixed-gender enterprises. It aims to
Background: Despite high school enrollment rates, learning outcomes in Bangladesh, especially in rural areas, are alarmingly low. Approximately 44% of students cannot read simple words after Grade 1, and half
