Category Youth Democracy

Late graduation

SERAC-Bangladesh Executive Director, SM Shaikat, recently wrote an insightful op-ed for the Dhaka Tribune, highlighting the challenges Bangladesh faces as it prepares to graduate from the UN’s Least Developed Country (LDC) category in November 2026. While meeting the LDC thresholds…

Is the electoral system youth-ready?

SERAC-Bangladesh Executive Director, SM Shaikat, has recently written an insightful op-ed for the Dhaka Tribune, highlighting the urgent need to make Bangladesh’s electoral system more inclusive and youth-friendly. With over 77% of young people expressing their intention to vote, the article…