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National SDG Report (VNR) 2025: Perspectives of Youth
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National SDG Report (VNR) 2025: Perspectives of Youth

Consultation, Event, Meeting

National SDG Report (VNR) 2025: Perspectives of Youth

Recent Publications2025-04-17T12:02:08+06:00March 11th, 2025|

The event was part of the government’s Voluntary National Review (VNR) preparation process, which includes a series of consultations with diverse stakeholder groups to ensure broader ownership of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) delivery in Bangladesh. The inputs received from these consultations are expected to inform and shape the key messages for the VNR. The consultation with youth brought together around 100 representatives from diverse young communities in Bangladesh.

NextGen Partnerships: Empowering Youth to Accelerate SDG Delivery
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NextGen Partnerships: Empowering Youth to Accelerate SDG Delivery

Dialogue, Event

NextGen Partnerships: Empowering Youth to Accelerate SDG Delivery

Recent Publications2025-03-24T20:19:45+06:00February 28th, 2025|

On 27 February 2025, the Citizen’s Platform for SDGs, Bangladesh, hosted a virtual side event of the 12th Asia-Pacific Forum for Sustainable Development (APFSD) titled “NextGen Partnerships: Empowering Youth to Accelerate SDG Delivery”.

Bangladesh Needs to Focus on Six Priorities at the Financing for Development Conference
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Bangladesh Needs to Focus on Six Priorities at the Financing for Development Conference

Consultation, Event, Meeting

Bangladesh Needs to Focus on Six Priorities at the Financing for Development Conference

Recent Publications2025-02-16T17:52:29+06:00February 16th, 2025|

On Thursday, 6 February 2025, the Citizens Platform for SDGs, Bangladesh, in collaboration with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Government of Bangladesh organised a critical stakeholder consultation in preparation for the Fourth International Conference on Financing for Development (FfD4).

White Paper and Thereafter: Economic Management, Reforms and National Budget
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White Paper and Thereafter: Economic Management, Reforms and National Budget

Conference, Event, Partner, UNDP

White Paper and Thereafter: Economic Management, Reforms and National Budget

Recent Publications2025-04-16T18:25:14+06:00January 19th, 2025|

The publication of the “White Paper on State of the Bangladesh Economy: Dissection of a Development Narrative” has sparked a lively discussion about the challenges highlighted in the document and the recommendations it has come up with. Indeed, the leading global media outlets also covered the White Paper initiative and the report’s contents.

Citizen’s Conference 2024
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Citizen’s Conference 2024

Conference, Event, Partner, UNDP

Citizen’s Conference 2024

Recent Publications2024-12-17T13:49:30+06:00December 15th, 2024|

Bangladesh is at a critical juncture where strengthening democratic governance and accountability has become essential to address long-standing issues of institutional effectiveness and inclusivity. Recent governance challenges have highlighted the need for comprehensive reform, particularly in ensuring that the voices of marginalised communities, including women and LNOB (Leave No One Behind) groups, are represented at all levels of governance.

White Paper Committee Holds Public Hearings: Sylhet, Chittagong, Rajshahi
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White Paper Committee Holds Public Hearings: Sylhet, Chittagong, Rajshahi

Dialogue, Event

White Paper Committee Holds Public Hearings: Sylhet, Chittagong, Rajshahi

Recent Publications2024-12-23T20:08:55+06:00November 7th, 2024|

The White Paper Committee members in October 2024, interacted with over eight hundred people at public hearings in Sylhet, Chittagong and Rajshahi. The hearings were designed to solicit stakeholders' perspectives, especially those of the “left behind” communities, regarding current economic challenges.

High-Level Committee is Required to Reform Bangladesh’s Technical Education System
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High-Level Committee is Required to Reform Bangladesh’s Technical Education System

Conference, Event

High-Level Committee is Required to Reform Bangladesh’s Technical Education System

Recent Publications2024-12-30T19:58:15+06:00November 3rd, 2024|

Dr Debapriya Bhattacharya, Distinguished Fellow, CPD and Convener, Citizen’s Platform recommended the formation of a high-level committee to develop a strategy and work plan to modernise and transform Bangladesh’s technical education system.

Bangladesh Prepares for VNR 2025: Emphasising Inclusivity and Multi-Stakeholder Collaboration
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Bangladesh Prepares for VNR 2025: Emphasising Inclusivity and Multi-Stakeholder Collaboration

Dialogue, Event

Bangladesh Prepares for VNR 2025: Emphasising Inclusivity and Multi-Stakeholder Collaboration

Recent Publications2024-12-23T20:04:49+06:00October 31st, 2024|

On January 02, 2024, Bangladesh officially provided its expression of interest to prepare its third Voluntary National Review (VNR) for the upcoming High-Level Political Forum (HLPF) 2025. From the perspective of SDG implementation, this review seeks to strengthen government policies and institutions, mobilise multi-stakeholder support, and forge partnerships in the attainment of SDGs by 2030.

কারিগরি শিক্ষার রূপান্তরে বাজার চাহিদার সাথে পাঠ্যক্রমের সমন্বয় প্রয়োজন
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কারিগরি শিক্ষার রূপান্তরে বাজার চাহিদার সাথে পাঠ্যক্রমের সমন্বয় প্রয়োজন

Dialogue, ESDO, Event, Partner

কারিগরি শিক্ষার রূপান্তরে বাজার চাহিদার সাথে পাঠ্যক্রমের সমন্বয় প্রয়োজন

Recent Publications2024-12-19T11:11:34+06:00October 5th, 2024|

কারিগরি শিক্ষা ও বৃত্তিমূলক প্রশিক্ষণ সরকারের একটি গূরুত্বপূর্ণ কার্যক্রম হলেও কর্মসংস্থান নিশ্চিতকরণ এবং কারিগরিভাবে দক্ষ ব্যক্তিদের জন্য কর্মসংস্থান অনুকূল করার ক্ষেত্রে এখনো আশানুরূপ পরিবর্তন হয়নি। কারিগরি শিক্ষার মান, দেশ ও বিশ্ববাজারের বাজারচাহিদা অনুযায়ী উপযোগী পাঠ্যক্রম তৈরি, শিক্ষক সংকট, পাঠদানের মান, অবকাঠামো উন্নয়ন ও ব্যবস্থাপনাগত দক্ষতা ইত্যাদি ক্ষেত্রে এখনও ঘাটতি রয়ে গেছে।

What Did the Disadvantaged Citizens Get from the Budget 2024-25?
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What Did the Disadvantaged Citizens Get from the Budget 2024-25?

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What Did the Disadvantaged Citizens Get from the Budget 2024-25?

Recent Publications2024-07-16T10:52:47+06:00June 10th, 2024|

Amidst the ongoing socio-economic situation, the national budget 2024-25 was supposed to ensure stability, protection and reform for the left-behind population of the nation. The budget should have prioritised public services for the marginalised groups and supported them to cope with high commodity prices, along with addressing the rising inequality with fiscal policy tools, restoring macroeconomic stability while protecting economic growth and employment prospects.