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Digital Financial Inclusion

From Access to Agency: Advancing Digital Financial Inclusion for Women and Girls in Bangladesh

Bangladesh has made notable progress in expanding digital financial services and narrowing the financial gender gap. Yet for many women and girls, particularly in rural and low-income communities, access to digital tools does not automatically translate into financial agency. Drawing on evidence from the Technology Enabled Girl Ambassadors (TEGA) initiative,

June 2, 2026

Old Age Allowance DIgitalisation

A Look into Old Age Allowance Digitalisation: Relational Dynamics at The Digital-Social Interface

As Bangladesh accelerates its journey toward digital governance, the digitalization of the Old Age Allowance (OAA) stands out as a critical reform. Regardless, an important question remains: 𝘪𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘵𝘳𝘢𝘯𝘴𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘮𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘥𝘦𝘭𝘪𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘥𝘪𝘨𝘯𝘪𝘵𝘺, 𝘢𝘤𝘤𝘦𝘴𝘴𝘪𝘣𝘪𝘭𝘪𝘵𝘺, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘭 𝘦𝘮𝘱𝘰𝘸𝘦𝘳𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘦𝘭𝘥𝘦𝘳𝘭𝘺 𝘤𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘻𝘦𝘯𝘴 𝘰𝘧 𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘤𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘵𝘳𝘺? We are pleased to share our latest

March 31, 2026

Digital Financial Inclusion

THE INVISIBLE WORKFORCE KEEPING BANGLADESH RUNNING: Why domestic workers need digital financial inclusion

𝗪𝗵𝗼 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘀 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗵𝗼𝘂𝘀𝗲𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗱𝘀 𝗯𝗲𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝗰𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘀 𝘄𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗺𝘆 𝗺𝗼𝘃𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱? Domestic workers in Bangladesh are among the most under-valued yet essential contributors to the country’s economy. 𝗪𝗵𝗼 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘀 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗵𝗼𝘂𝘀𝗲𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗱𝘀 𝗯𝗲𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝗰𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘀 𝘄𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗺𝘆 𝗺𝗼𝘃𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱? Domestic workers in Bangladesh are among the most under-valued yet

March 7, 2026

Digital Security

How Well Are You Safeguarding Your Digital Space?

In our daily lives, we lock social media, archive chats, and limit media views, but what truly keeps our information safe is using trusted tools and verified security protocols. For example, while WhatsApp has been a convenient tool for our day-to-day operations, it may not be the most secure option

February 25, 2026

Human Trafficking

Human Trafficking and the Informal Labor Market: A Call for Action in Bangladesh

Human trafficking is a global crisis that robs millions of people of their basic human rights, turning them into invisible victims of exploitation. Globally, an estimated 49.6 million people are trapped in modern slavery, with most of them forced into labor and sexual exploitation.[1] The Asia-Pacific region, which includes Bangladesh,

February 22, 2026

Labour Economy

Sustainable Reintegration of Migrant Workers: Addressing Urgent Needs and Policy Gaps

Migration often focuses intensely on the journey out and the work abroad. Yet, the true measure of a successful migration policy lies in the reintegration of returning workers. Reintegration is not merely about arrival, it is a complex, multi-dimensional process essential for ensuring that the human capital, financial savings, and

November 20, 2025

Tariffs and Trade Implications of Bangladesh

Bangladesh’s trade is highly vulnerable due to its concentrated reliance on the U.S. as its largest export market and ready-made garments (RMG) as its primary export product. While the recent U.S. tariffs have created shocks across global markets, Bangladesh has secured a favourable tariff rate compared to competitors, albeit with

October 23, 2025

Digital Governance

WSIS+20 Reflections: Bangladesh’s Journey to Digital Governance in the Information Society

Bangladesh’s progress towards an information society through advancing digital development based on a digital governance framework and setting short and long-term priorities aligned with WSIS+20 principles for sustainable digital growth. WSIS+20 Main theme for Latest Highlights: The World Summit on Information Society (WSIS+20) High Level Event was held this summer

October 21, 2025

Digital Economy

De-routing from “The Platform Way”: A Coping Mechanism of Ride-sharing Workers in Bangladesh

Since the operationalization of Uber Bangladesh in 2016, almost six years ago, the ride-sharing industry in the country has been experiencing an interesting journey. Currently, 15 platforms are registered under the Bangladesh Road Transport Authority (BRTA) for conducting ride-sharing business in the country. Out of these 15 registered platforms, 2

October 21, 2025

Old Age Allowance Program in Bangladesh: A Regulatory Overview

The Old Age Allowance in Bangladesh is part of the Social Safety Net Program implemented under the Ministry of Social Welfare. The Program aims to provide financial assistance to elderly citizens who are 65 years of age or older and do not have a regular source of income to improve

October 21, 2025

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