Shafiq R Bhuiyan

In Bangladesh’s coastal districts, reverse osmosis (RO) plants have become a lifeline as rising salinity, driven by climate change, tidal surges and sea-level rise, continues to contaminate freshwater sources. Photo: WaterAid/ Sing Mong Prue Marma
Thoughts

Can coastal Bangladesh turn salty wastewater into a new industry?

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Thoughts

Investment follows confidence, not incentives

Many cities monitor sound levels, regulate noisy activities and promote quieter transport to improve quality of life. Photo: TBS 
Thoughts

Do we have the right to silence?

High-pressure tests push children to memorise rather than understand, stifling their natural curiosity. Photo: TBS
Pursuit

Can eliminating exams before Class 5 solve Bangladesh's learning crisis?

The Guardian reports that nearly one in five children, or 473 million, now live in conflict zones. Photo: REUTERS
Thoughts

Loud bombs, silent collapse: How war is killing the SDGs

A trusted colleague who becomes a friend offers support, encouragement, and helps you maintain confidence. Photo: TBS
Pursuit

Why friendship at work is more valuable than you think

Why Bangladesh’s farmers do not benefit much from smart farming
Thoughts

Why Bangladesh’s farmers do not benefit much from smart farming

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Pursuit

Is HR the most secure job in an AI-disrupted world?

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Pursuit

CSR is not charity: It is shareholders’ capital at work

Debris lies scattered following a strike on Gandhi Hotel Hospital, in Tehran, Iran on 2 March. Photo: Reuters
Thoughts

What we burn in war could build the future

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Pursuit

SMART KPIs: Can government employees be measured like the private sector?

By taking the right steps, Bangladesh can progress toward a more unified, equitable, and prosperous future. Photo: TBS
Thoughts

Ten things the new government must get right this time

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Pursuit

Why organisations should let people leave so they can return stronger