Confronting the State
COVID-19 has left people to grapple with urgent questions about their future and come to terms with the stark realities of not just their lives, but also the nation-state itself.…
The Fragility of Progress
The poverty landscape in Bangladesh has shifted considerably over the past few years. The percentage of people living below the national poverty line dropped by 2.5% between 2016 and 2018.…
“Ensure survival package for 1 crore vulnerable”
Hossain Zillur Rahman – Executive Chairman, Power and Participation Research Centre (PPRC), academician, economist, BRAC Chairperson, and former Adviser to the Caretaker Government - in conversation with Mizanur Rahman Khan…
CALL TO ACTION: AN 8 POINT AGENDA TO COMBAT COVID-19
1. IDENTIFY CORONA VIRUS HOTSPOTS 2. ESTABLISH NATIONAL TASK FORCE 3. MORALE BOOST FOR HEALTH WORKFORCE 4. INVOLVE & INTEGRATE NGOs, YOUTH & GRASS-ROOT ORGANIZATIONS 5. EFFECTIVE TARGETING & IMPLEMENTATION…
A portrait of Hossain Zillur Rahman, Executive Chairman of Power and Participation Research Centre in Dhaka, Bangladesh on October 13, 2016. Photo © Dominic Chavez/World Bank
In Conversation with Dr. Hossain Zillur Rahman: BRAC Chairperson
Following the retirement of BRAC Founder Sir Fazle Hasan Abed as Chairperson and his transition to Chair Emeritus in August 2019, Power and Participation Research Centre (PPRC) Executive Chairman Hossain…
Understanding the Plight of Day Laborers in Dhaka
Day laborers are one of the major contributors in the informal economy of Bangladesh. In order to find evidence on multidimensional poverty and inclusive growth in Dhaka, Power and Participation…
PPRC Inception: The tale of the fish and the eagle
Drawing from the focus of his PhD work on the intersection of economics and political science , Dr. Hossain Zillur Rahman founded Power and Participation Research Centre in 1996. PPRC’s…
Bangladesh Middle Class Undergoing Transformation
Bangladesh has seen a major transformation of Bangladeshi middle class in the recent decades – change that has resulted in development of a vibrant market replete with opportunities for businesses.…