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For a world of Freedom. The Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom (FNF) is the foundation for liberal politics in the Federal Republic of Germany. It aims to promote the goal of making the principle of freedom valid for the dignity of all people and in all areas of society, both in Germany and abroad. Established in 1958 in Germany, we now have offices in more than 50 countries all across the globe. FNF Bangladesh provides civic education on liberal principles with activities on Free Market Economy, Good Governance and Digital Transformation. We are working for freedom in Bangladesh since 2012, registered under the Bangladesh NGO Affairs Bureau.
News
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Job Vacancy Announcement at Dhaka Project Office in Bangladesh
The Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom (FNF Bangladesh) Dhaka Project Office invites job vacancy applications for the role of Country Representative in its Dhaka, Bangladesh Office.
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Request for Proposal for Office Space on Rent
Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom (FNF Bangladesh) Dhaka Project Office invites Request for Proposal (RFP) for Office Space on Rent (approx. 1500 to 3000 sq ft) for shifting of its Dhaka, Bangladesh Office.
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Webinar on “Climate Change in South Asia: The Impact on Livelihoods and Mitigation Strategies”
A webinar on Climate Change under the banner of “Climate Change in South Asia: The Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom (FNF South Asia) recently organized a valuable webinar on climate change titled "Climate Change in South Asia: The Impact on Livelihoods and Mitigation Strategies." Distinguished panelists, including Dr. Bishnu Raj Upreti (Executive Chairperson of Policy Research Institute from Nepal), Syeda Rizwana Hasan ((attorney and environmentalist from Bangladesh)), and Afia Islam (Member of National Climate Change Council from Pakistan), provided valuable insights on the issue through speeches and discussions. Shruti Sinha, the Policy and Outreach manager at Chintan from India has moderated the session.
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Policy Paper: South Asia and the EU – New Pragmatism for a Reluctant Partnership
The Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom (FNF) is looking for a consultant to write a paper that is aimed at identifying areas for strengthened cooperation between countries in South Asia and the European Union, highlighting especially “easy wins”. Countries analyzed are India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Nepal and Bhutan.
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In Bangladesh, “Infodemic” is more Dangerous and Worrying than the Coronavirus Pandemic
The first three known cases of COVID-19 were reported in Bangladesh on 8 March 2020 by IEDCR. Referring to the spread of fake news around the coronavirus, the Director General of WHO used the term “Infodemic”. Thanks to the massive usage of Internet, smart phones and social media such as Facebook and WhatsApp, misinformation and fake news related to the Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 is more viral than the virus itself.
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Centralized Policies, Delayed Actions and a Pandemic
As months pass by since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, slowly but surely, the world is learning that this is not solely a healthcare crisis. The crisis has cast doubt on the priorities of governments vis-à-vis an unseen enemy. An enemy which has brought to the fore the dissimilarities in the actions of different polities all over the world in facing the challenge. While some countries adopted prompt preventive and mitigative measures to flatten the endemic curve, others failed to act timely.
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Fostering Entrepreneurship in Bangladesh
Change is constant. Freedom means change, and there is no better time to change than now. Sticking to the same values and dedication towards freedom, the Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom (FNF) is reconstructing its strategy across the globe to fine-tune its messages and reinforce its campaign for freedom, amid threats to liberal values. FNF identifies itself as a creative innovative platform, because innovation is the most liberal response to change.
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Looking for Freelancers/Companies to optimize the quality of our digital contents
The Project Office of the Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom (FNF Bangladesh) in Dhaka is looking for freelancers/companies in an effort to optimize the quality of our digital contents from 01 May 2021 until 31 December 2023 in a retainer basis.
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Looming Uncertainty
In Bangladesh, parliamentary elections are scheduled for December 30. Sheikh Hasina, current Prime Minister, has been in office since early 2009. She is the longest serving ruler in the history of the country. Daughter of our nation’s founding President Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, she has been at the helm of the Awami League (AL) since 1981. Following the restoration of democracy 1990, the AL emerged as a principal player of Bangladeshi politics.
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We all need more freedom
Dhaka office of FNF organized a program for friends and partners to celebrate the Foundation’s 60 year anniversary. Titled “60 Years for Freedom! Promoting Liberalism for a better society”, partners and friends, members of the German expat community and foremost alumni of the International Academy for Leadership (IAF) joined the festivity and shared stories and advice on how to strengthen the liberal network in Bangladesh.
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Bangladesh’s Digital Security Act
Article 39(2) of the Constitution of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh guarantees the “right of every citizen to freedom of speech and expression” and the “freedom of the press”. It is one of a list of fundamental rights of citizens in Bangladesh guaranteed by the constitution. The right to free expression is noted in many national constitutions as well as enshrined in international treaty instruments such as the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the Internal Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR).
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A Walk to Remember
Europe for the first time! Lots of excitement accumulated in me, and also clouds of fear. Due to the different cultural backgrounds, I was a bit afraid if I would be able to use the time properly. After attending the seminar, I learned that if you are ‘liberally’ minded, there’s no need to worry. The way the seminar was conducted, is a reflection of ‘liberals’ at mind.
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New Direction for Myself
By all measures, I have been a privileged Bangladeshi since birth. Both of my parents were highly educated, and I received the best education a developing country can offer. While I had bit of a rough childhood, I still grew up somewhat in a bubble, away from the daily sufferings and pain of my fellow countrymen. After I completed my higher studies, I intended to get into Bangladeshi politics to help my motherland.
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We are all alike!
Ever since I joined the Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom (FNF Bangladesh) at the Dhaka office, I heard wonderful stories from people who had attended the International Academy for Leadership (IAF). I would see eyes lit up and faces glow when these people shared their experiences. I listened in awe and wondered, “When would I get the chance to go to Gummersbach?”
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A Tad Too Slow
Bangladesh is a country which was initially part of British colonization, later India, and then Pakistan finally becoming an independent nation after fighting a liberation war against Pakistan in 1971. Even though the early signs had glimpses of Bangladesh becoming a liberal country, unfortunately this never materialized. Progress towards liberalism is happening, but the pace is a tad too slow.
Social Media
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Across all regions, women are paid less than men, with the gender pay gap estimated at around 20 per cent globally. Promoting equal pay for work of equal value and the economic empowerment of women and girls is freedom. International #EqualPayDay
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The resolution WHA 72.6 ‘Global action on patient safety’ recognizes patient safety as a global health priority. Calling for global solidarity and concerted action by all countries and international partners to improve patient safety is freedom. World #PatientSafetyDay
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Improving air quality can enhance climate change mitigation and these mitigation efforts can improve air quality. Working together, across borders and boundaries, between sectors and beyond silos, in helping reduce air pollution is freedom. International #DayofCleanAirforBlueSkies
