by Selim Raihan | Sep 3, 2025 | Environment and Climate Change
The 30th COP (COP30) of the UNFCCC will take place from 10 to 21 November 2025 in Belém, Brazil. It is also the first time the summit is held in the Amazon region, a symbolic decision that represents the double crisis of climate change and social and economic...
by Selim Raihan | Aug 18, 2025 | Macroeconomy and Economic Growth
Bangladesh’s young people are at a pivotal juncture. On one side, they are more educated, better connected, and more ambitious than any previous generation. On the other side, they face a tough reality: shrinking job opportunities, an outmoded education system, and...
by Selim Raihan | Jul 1, 2025 | Macroeconomy and Economic Growth
Bangladesh is at the crossroads where economic reform is no longer an option, but a requirement. There have been several structural flaws in key sectors, i.e. taxation, the financial sector, management of public spending, trade policy, and investment rules. These...
by Selim Raihan | Jun 1, 2025 | Infrastructure and Investment, Social Protection
Bangladesh’s external debt doubled since 2017 to stand at approximately $100 billion in 2024. This accelerated growth indicates a significant turn in the country’s economic direction. Most of this borrowing has gone towards financing large-scale...
by Selim Raihan | Apr 30, 2025 | Human Capital Development, Macroeconomy and Economic Growth
The domestic private sector is the pillar of Bangladesh’s economic growth, job generation, and export competitiveness. While the country is graduating from the LDC status in 2026 and targets to be an upper-middle-income country in the future, the development of...
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