Farida Akhter, a writer, researcher, and activist, most recently served as an advisor to the interim government in the Ministry of Fisheries and Livestock. She sat down with Agamir Somoy to discuss her experiences and the challenges of balancing field-level activism with the government's policymaking. The interview was taken by Sayeed Jubary. Agamir Somoy: What differences did you observe between your dual roles as a field activist and a government policymaker?Farida Akhter: That is an exce...
