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Volume 4, Issue 2

Volume 4, Issue 2

A note from the Executive Editor

Volume 4, Issue 2 contains 11 articles, mostly focused on structural issues confronting Bangladesh. A special feature of this issue is articles by university students and young writers as part of Global Bangladesh’s mission to encourage and mentor emerging authors and researchers – a...
Volume 4, Issue 2

Diversifying the export base: Bangladesh would benefit from a smart industrial Policy

Introduction Bangladesh’s development story is both a qualified success and a cautionary tale. From the ravages of post-independence famine, the country emerged as the world’s second-largest apparel exporter, sustaining growth rates many of its neighbours envied. That engine—built on low-cost labour, preferential market access, and...

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Volume 4, Issue 2

Bangladesh’s energy crisis: Costly external dependence and limited alternatives

Nature of the crisis Bangladesh’s energy crisis stems from three closely connected problems. First, the...
Volume 4, Issue 2

From liberation to renewal: Rethinking Bangladesh’s state, identity, and future after July 2024

The mass uprising of July 2024 produced one of the sharpest debates that Bangladesh...
Volume 4, Issue 2

A Day in the Life of a Garment Industry Worker in Dhaka

Antora is already in the kitchen when the city is still asleep in the...
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“White Gold”, salty soil: Assessing the economic promise and sustainability challenges of shrimp farming in Bangladesh

Bangladesh wants to raise shrimp export earnings to US$3 billion by 2030. But Economics...
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Beyond Digital Banking: The AI Revolution in Bangladesh’s Finance Sector

INTRODUCTION Recently, Artificial Intelligence has become an important part of Bangladesh’s development. AI can perform...
Volume 4, Issue 2

Beyond the rice bowl: The hidden stakes of Bangladesh’s nutritional future

Bangladesh is often hailed as a “development miracle”, a nation that has defied expectations...
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The economic cost of mental health crisis in Bangladesh: Could AI be the solution?

A silent public health crisis Bangladesh is currently facing a severe mental health crisis. The...
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The imperative for health insurance in Bangladesh: Advancing universal health coverage through financial risk protection

Introduction Universal Health Coverage (UHC), as defined in Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 3.8, entails access...
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Bangladeshi Cultural Practices in Ottawa

No matter where people go, they carry with them certain human instincts—such as hunger,...
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A journey through Egypt’s timeless past: Exploring wonders along the Nile

Introduction My wife, Habiba, and I recently spent two unforgettable weeks in Egypt from 24...

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Volume 4, Issue 2

A note from the Executive Editor

Volume 4, Issue 2 contains 11 articles, mostly focused on structural issues confronting Bangladesh....
Volume 4, Issue 2

Diversifying the export base: Bangladesh would benefit from a smart industrial Policy

Introduction Bangladesh’s development story is both a qualified success and a cautionary tale. From the...
Volume 4, Issue 2

Bangladesh’s energy crisis: Costly external dependence and limited alternatives

Nature of the crisis Bangladesh’s energy crisis stems from three closely connected problems. First, the...
Volume 4, Issue 2

From liberation to renewal: Rethinking Bangladesh’s state, identity, and future after July 2024

The mass uprising of July 2024 produced one of the sharpest debates that Bangladesh...

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