Governance

Governance

Until political leaders commit to governance reforms—decentralisation, participation, and rule-based administration—urban plans will remain largely symbolic. Photo: TBS

Paper plans to people power: Why urban governance must precede traditional master planning

Urban planning in Bangladesh remains a technocratic ritual detached from political realities. Without legitimate governance coming first, plans will not work

Mohammad Kamrul Hasan. Sketch: TBS

Why we need Good Enough Governance

Running a country like a social business

Running a country like a social business

Dr Brigadier General Md Munirul Islam. Sketch: TBS

Ensuring good governance in public procurement

Sketch: TBS

Ensuring accountability, good governance in every sector is crucial

Sketch: TBS

Unified governance is crucial for Dhaka’s survival

Sherajul Mustajib Sharif. Sketch: TBS

Rethinking environmental governance in Bangladesh

Two arduous weeks of negotiations ended with praise for Sultan Al Jaber and a ‘sweeping agreement’ that explicitly mentions ‘fossil fuels’ for the first time ever. Photo: Reuters

Look east to fix climate governance

illustration: TBS

Poor governance hampers sustainable growth in Bangladesh, India, Pakistan: Experts

Pita Limjaroenrat, Move Forward Party's leader and prime ministerial candidate, poses for a picture during an upcoming election campaign event in Bangkok, Thailand, 22 April, 2023. REUTERS/Chalinee Thirasupa

Who is Pita Limjaroenrat, Thailand's opposition leader likely to be next PM?

Move Forward Party leader and prime ministerial candidate, Pita Limjaroenrat, attends a press conference following the general election, at the party's headquarters in Bangkok, Thailand, 15 May, 2023. REUTERS/Athit Perawongmetha

Thai Move Forward leader warns opposition alliance against interference

Move Forward Party leader and prime ministerial candidate, Pita Limjaroenrat, looks up at the crowd during the general election in Bangkok, Thailand, 14 May, 2023. REUTERS/Jorge Silva

Deals to be done as Thai opposition parties look to form government

Initiatives on to remove barriers to good governance: NGO Bureau DG

Initiatives on to remove barriers to good governance: NGO Bureau DG