Youth club
A call for startups, leadership, and new nationalism
Throughout Bangladesh's history, there have been pivotal moments when the choices made by one generation shape the nation's course for the following decades. We find ourselves at such a critical point today. The global landscape is evolving swiftly, with changes in the economy, technology, employment, and nationalism. Innovations such as artificial intelligence, the digital economy, startup culture, green technology, and the Fourth Industrial Revolution are ushering humanity into a new era. The pressing question is not merely about Bangladesh's position amid these transformations; it is about the aspirations of the youth of Bangladesh regarding their future.
Bangladesh at a crossroads: Protect lives, not tobacco industry
Bangladesh has long stood as a pioneer in global public health, becoming one of the first nations to ratify the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (FCTC). At the heart of this treaty lies Article 5.3, a powerful provision that recognizes a simple truth: the interests of the tobacco industry are fundamentally and irreconcilably opposed to public health. By signing this treaty, the government made a solemn pledge to protect its citizens from the devastating harm of tobacco and to keep policymaking free from industry interference. This was not a symbolic promise but a binding commitment to shield the nation from one of the most destructive commercial epidemics in human history.
Where my heart lands
Each week, I leave the noise of Dhaka behind. I step into an airport that smells of jet fuel and haste, but for me, this is not just a terminal—it is the starting point of something sacred. I travel alone, not for luxury, not for work, but for love. For family. For something the city can’t give me: home.