We are encouraged by the recent diplomatic engagements exploring a potential free trade agreement (FTA) between Bangladesh and Uzbekistan. Bangladesh's economic diplomacy has long remained narrowly tethered to a handful of traditional Western and regional markets.

It goes without saying that in an era where students navigate complex digital landscapes with ease, educators can no longer rely on chalkboard methods of the past. To that end, we agree with modern continuous professional pedagogy upgrades.

Statutory compliance is insufficient without anonymous ombudsman reporting and transparent independent inquiry panels.