Published in Counterpoint on October 22, 2026 I am pleased to share my latest op-ed, “Bangladesh’s Democracy Needs Institutions That Outlast Its Governments,” published in Counterpoint. The article reflects on the encouraging assessment of Bangladesh’s political progress in the UK Home Office’s recent fact-finding report and the government’s steps to hold influential figures within its…
Published in The Times of Bangladesh | 24 July 2026 I am pleased to share my latest op-ed, “A Youth Policy for a New Generation,” published in The Times of Bangladesh. As Bangladesh revises its National Youth Policy, this presents a timely opportunity to look beyond a routine policy update and reimagine how the country…
Dhaka, Bangladesh – On Austrian National Day 2024, SERAC-Bangladesh and its Executive Director, SM Shaikat, received the prestigious Intercultural Achievement Award from the Austrian Government. The award ceremony, held at Radisson Blu Water Garden Hotel in Dhaka, was graced by Ambassador Katharina Wieser, who personally presented the accolade. The award recognizes Peace Adda, a visionary…
It is essential to reflect on the state of global healthcare, particularly in countries like Bangladesh, where ensuring access to quality health services remains a persistent challenge. The theme for this year’s World Health Day, ‘My health, my right’, underscores the fundamental importance of healthcare as a human right and calls for concerted efforts to…
The Internet has become one undeniable and undetachable invisible to human beings, from highly busy cities to remote geographies, and it has taught us what is ‘global village’ in reality. Just like in one physical place where people can chat, share thoughts, engage in conversations, debates, assist, or even confront each other, the internet or…