by Sheikh Tausif Ahmed | Apr 30, 2025 | Macroeconomy and Economic Growth, Sustainable Development Goals
On August 5, 2024, Bangladesh experienced a seismic political shift. Massive student-led protests, known as the July Revolution, culminated in the resignation and exile of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. The unrest was fuelled by widespread allegations of corruption,...
by Sudeepto Roy | Apr 30, 2025 | Infrastructure and Investment, Trade and Regional Integration
Bangladesh Investment Development Authority (BIDA) and the Bangladesh Economic Zones Authority (BEZA) jointly organized the Bangladesh Investment Summit 2025, held from April 7–10 in Dhaka. In an unstable political climate, the summit marked a significant effort by...
by Selim Raihan | Apr 7, 2025 | Trade and Regional Integration
There are several emerging trends in international trade and investment. First, there are ongoing trends of fragmentation of trade and reorganization of geopolitics. The growing US-China, US-Canada, and US-Mexico trade war is compelling trade diversification and...
by Afia Mubasshira Tiasha | Apr 7, 2025 | Migration and Labor Market
Many studies have shown how remittances affect labour supply decisions and other labour market outcomes. Furthermore, by supporting consumption-led growth, remittances have an impact on macroeconomic stability; but if productive investments do not keep pace with...
by Shafa Tasneem | Apr 7, 2025 | Human Capital Development
Bangladesh has roughly 15 years left to enjoy its first demographic dividend. But, have we been able to connect all the necessary dots of developing our human capital to harness the benefits of this unique opportunity? According to the Human Capital Index by the World...
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