by Afia Mubasshira Tiasha, Eshrat Sharmin | Oct 30, 2023 | Gender Studies
Gender-responsive policies intentionally incorporate considerations related to gender norms, roles, and relationships into their design, implementation, and outcomes. These policies aim to address the unique needs of individuals of all genders, valuing diverse...
by Eshrat Sharmin | Mar 5, 2023 | Infrastructure and Investment, Institutions and Political Economy
Bangladesh has consistently shown moderate performance in debt servicing with the external debt-to-GDP ratio hovering at around 11%. According to the Bangladesh Bank, the total external debt of the country stood at around $95.85 billion at the end of June 2022....
by Eshrat Sharmin | Mar 5, 2023 | Human Capital Development
The term “learning loss” refers to any specific or general loss of knowledge and skills or reversals in academic progress. Learning loss occurs usually due to extended gaps or discontinuities in a student’s education. The term has become a buzzword...
by Eshrat Sharmin | Mar 5, 2023 | Social Protection
Despite strong performances on socioeconomic and population fronts, the incidence of child marriage and associated adolescent fertility rate in Bangladesh is among the highest in the world and the highest in Asia. This is despite the Child Marriage Restraint Act,...
by Eshrat Sharmin | Jun 27, 2022 | Health
Mental health has been traditionally a taboo subject in Bangladesh, and frequently overlooked at the policy level. The country has undertaken the first ever National Mental Health Policy 2022 this June, which is highly appreciated- better late than never! The mental...
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