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April 18, 2024

Published by DataSense at April 18, 2024

The Formalization of Social Precarities: Platformization from the Perspective of Precarious Workers in India, Brazil, and Bangladesh

More than two decades after the first ride-hail driver rolled through San Francisco’s streets, the idea of a platform worker is a permanent fixture in many communities and economies. And as more sectors become platformized, there is an increasing urgency […]

March 20, 2024

Published by DataSense at March 20, 2024

Consumers Rights in Digital Landscapes

Author: Sadiq Mahmood Bangladesh has already entered the digital economy era, through advancements in mobile communication technology, entrepreneurial skills, and various policy support. The digital economy has transformed consumer convenience and accessibility with e-commerce platforms, digital financial services, and online […]

January 24, 2024

Published by DataSense at January 24, 2024

Fairwork Bangladesh Ratings 2023: Is it Time for a Regulatory Framework?

The third Fairwork Bangladesh report identifies reasonable improvements in platforms’ responsiveness towards workers’ needs and demands since our previous report of 2022. This year, 11 platforms were reviewed and scored. The league table shows an overall improvement in Fairwork scores […]

November 16, 2023

Published by DataSense at November 16, 2023

Women in the Platform Economy: Navigating Opportunities and Challenges

Author: Jinat Jahan Khan During the last decade, the global workforce has undergone a significant and profound transformation. One of the most prominent transformations was the emergence of different digital labour platforms (ILO, 2018). Through these platforms, people are able […]

October 11, 2023

Published by DataSense at October 11, 2023

Assessment of Progress of Bangladesh Towards Achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

Author: Jinat Jahan Khan Bangladesh has accomplished a remarkable development in achieving Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). In the SDG Index 2023, the country has achieved the 101st position out of 166 countries on the sustainable development report. It has achieved […]

August 29, 2023

Published by DataSense at August 29, 2023

Demographic Dividend of Bangladesh: A Policy Analysis of the Young Workforce Management

Author: Shahriar Rabab With over 30% of the population under the age bracket of 24, Bangladesh is an emerging and fast-growing economy with a relatively young population. However, are we harnessing the full potential of this young workforce effectively? The […]

August 16, 2023

Published by DataSense at August 16, 2023

Potential, Prospects, and Challenges of Cross-Border E-commerce in Bangladesh

Author: Niloy Sarkar Cross-border e-commerce is a form of international commerce that sells goods and services across borders with the help of advanced technology and the Internet (Ding et al., 2017). In this form of commerce, businesses sell directly to […]

August 8, 2023

Published by DataSense at August 8, 2023

A Guide to Geographical Indication Products: From the Lens of LDC Graduation of Bangladesh

Author: Khairun Ferdous Graduation from LDC status is indicative of a country’s progression toward economic and social development, enabling its transition to middle-income status. The most recent triennial assessment conducted by the Committee for Development Policy (CDP) has confirmed that […]

July 30, 2023

Published by DataSense at July 30, 2023

Old Age Allowance Program in Bangladesh: A Regulatory Overview

Author: Shahriar Rabab The Old Age Allowance in Bangladesh is part of the Social Safety Net Program implemented under the Ministry of Social Welfare. The Program aims to provide financial assistance to elderly citizens who are 65 years of age […]