Our gender pay gap is fixable
Generally, occupations that are typically “feminine” are also considered less prestigious and pay less.
1y ago
Supporting the extreme poor in Cox’s Bazar
Supporting the poor people affected by the Rohingya crisis is crucial for maintaining stability in the region.
1y ago
Our school teachers – the unsung heroes of the pandemic
Every nation in the world, including Bangladesh, was brought to a halt due to the unprecedented shock of COVID-19. Over time, gradually,
3y ago
How social norms are increasing the digital divide between genders
Would you, as a parent, want your daughter to fall behind your son? Have her potentials remain unfulfilled? Most probably not.
3y ago
High cost of migration and the woes of our workers
The importance of international migration in Bangladesh can hardly be overemphasised. Bangladeshis constitute the fifth largest migrant community in the world.
3y ago
A case for ‘counterfactual’ thinking in policymaking
“Counter-Factual” is an arcane term in our vocabulary, sometimes even for someone with higher education. It is the language of science, understood and used by scientists. If we are not scientists, why do we even need to bother about counterfactuals?
4y ago
Workspace that Inspires
For many, work is their whole life, and because of that, our workspace is also where we spend most of our waking hours.
5y ago
Despite progress, young Bangladeshi women are still lagging behind
Bangladeshi women have come a long way in terms of economic and social empowerment. Yet beneath these encouraging statistics, we find some unexpected anomalies that call for serious attention.
5y ago
October 25, 2023
Our gender pay gap is fixable
Generally, occupations that are typically “feminine” are also considered less prestigious and pay less.
June 9, 2023
Supporting the extreme poor in Cox’s Bazar
Supporting the poor people affected by the Rohingya crisis is crucial for maintaining stability in the region.
April 13, 2021
Our school teachers – the unsung heroes of the pandemic
Every nation in the world, including Bangladesh, was brought to a halt due to the unprecedented shock of COVID-19. Over time, gradually,
January 3, 2021
How social norms are increasing the digital divide between genders
Would you, as a parent, want your daughter to fall behind your son? Have her potentials remain unfulfilled? Most probably not.
December 18, 2020
High cost of migration and the woes of our workers
The importance of international migration in Bangladesh can hardly be overemphasised. Bangladeshis constitute the fifth largest migrant community in the world.
July 30, 2020
A case for ‘counterfactual’ thinking in policymaking
“Counter-Factual” is an arcane term in our vocabulary, sometimes even for someone with higher education. It is the language of science, understood and used by scientists. If we are not scientists, why do we even need to bother about counterfactuals?
December 3, 2019
Workspace that Inspires
For many, work is their whole life, and because of that, our workspace is also where we spend most of our waking hours.
August 9, 2019
Despite progress, young Bangladeshi women are still lagging behind
Bangladeshi women have come a long way in terms of economic and social empowerment. Yet beneath these encouraging statistics, we find some unexpected anomalies that call for serious attention.
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