The new budget's test for disability inclusion
18 July 2026
The national budget for FY2026-27 sets an important tone for the BNP government’s policy priorities.
18 July 2026
International Deafblind Day / The missing links in Bangladesh's deafblind support
27 June 2026
Deafblindness is a unique and complex condition involving varying degrees of combined vision and hearing loss.
27 June 2026
Will disability rights be finally delivered?
11 March 2026
According to the World Health Organization (WHO) Health Equity Report 2023, some 16 percent of the global population experiences a disability.
11 March 2026
Three years of Marrakesh Treaty / Why hasn't life changed for Bangladesh's visually impaired?
26 September 2025
We are yet to realise the practical benefits of the Marrakesh Treaty.
26 September 2025
Time for political parties to prioritise disability rights
2 August 2025
Inclusion of disability rights in manifestos is both a democratic necessity and a litmus test of a party’s commitment to equality.
2 August 2025
Why Bangladesh must catch up with global disability commitments
15 June 2025
The Amman-Berlin Declaration should serve as a roadmap for Bangladesh to realign with global disability rights standards.
15 June 2025
International Day of Persons with Disabilities / Amplifying leadership for an inclusive and sustainable future
3 December 2024
Bangladesh must introduce a “disability budget” to ensure inclusive progress.
3 December 2024
World Sight Day / Let us prevent preventable vision loss
10 October 2024
Today marks World Sight Day—a crucial opportunity to reflect on the importance of vision and its profound impact on our lives.
10 October 2024
Marrakesh Treaty: Progress still elusive for the visually impaired
The treaty can play a pivotal role in fostering a knowledge-based economy by empowering visually impaired individuals with access to a wealth of information.
26 December 2023
Bangladesh signs Marrakesh Treaty: The end of ‘book famine’?
September 26, 2022 marks a historic day for Bangladesh, especially for the people who have any form of visual or print disability.
5 October 2022