Restoring Ecosystems for a Sustainable Future
Published : Wednesday, 22 April, 2026 at 12:00 AM Md Atikur Rahman Ecosystems are far more than natural landscapes or reservoirs of biodiversity; they are the living systems that sustain human civilization. Forests, wetlands, rivers, oceans, grasslands, and coastal zones regulate climate, purify air and water, enrich soil, pollinate crops, and reduce the effects of […]
Exploring the Mother-Centred Development Framework for Poverty Reduction
Published: Monday, 30 March, 2026 at 12:00 AM Md Atikur Rahman Mothers are the heart of families and a quiet force in national development, shaping lives through the small decisions that define everyday reality. As first teachers and primary caregivers, they guide children’s health, learning, and values from the earliest years—through choices about food, school […]
Empowering Aging with Dignity, Inclusion and Resilience in a Changing World
Published: Tuesday, 24 March, 2026 at 12:00 AM Md Atikur Rahman In a rapidly changing world, it is essential to move beyond outdated perceptions of aging and recognize the invaluable experience and skills of older persons as assets for inclusive and sustainable development. Aging is not merely a biological process—it is a multidimensional experience shaped […]
Rethink the Social Contract for Sustainable Development
The 21st century is increasingly defined by a ‘polycrisis,’ as the planet faces a convergence of ecological degradation, deepening social inequality, and systemic economic volatility. These challenges are not isolated; they are interconnected symptoms of a broader systemic failure. At the heart of this dysfunction lies a fractured social contract: the implicit agreement among citizens, […]
A Holistic Framework for the Shift from Inequality to Inclusion
Published: Friday, 13 March, 2026 at 12:00 AM Md Atikur Rahman In today’s global landscape, societies are experiencing profound socioeconomic transformations that are reshaping long‑established structures of opportunity, power, and participation. Systems that once reinforced inequality—often accepted as inevitable or even necessary for growth—are now being critically examined and, in some cases, fundamentally restructured. Although […]
Building Resilient Frameworks for Sustainable Development
Published: Thursday, March 12, 2026, at 12:00 AM Md Atikur Rahman In the contemporary global context, sustainable development has emerged as a vital framework for promoting peace, prosperity, equity, and justice for all, irrespective of caste, creed, religion, or gender. By integrating social inclusion, economic progress, environmental protection, and broader dimensions of human well-being, it […]