by Selim Raihan | Oct 6, 2024 | Macroeconomy and Economic Growth
Bangladesh, a country with a tax-to-GDP ratio as low as 7.5% – one of the lowest in the world – is not able to invest adequately in critical social sectors such as health, education, and social protection. Low revenue from taxes hinders economic growth and...
by Selim Raihan | Sep 1, 2024 | Macroeconomy and Economic Growth
The political upheaval in Bangladesh is having a profound impact on the country’s economy. For the country to recover and stabilize, the interim government must prioritize political stability and the restoration of law and order. These steps are critical to...
by Selim Raihan | Aug 14, 2024 | Macroeconomy and Economic Growth
২০২৪-এর ৫ আগস্টের গণ-অভ্যুত্থানের পরিপ্রেক্ষিতে শেখ হাসিনা প্রধানমন্ত্রীর পদ থেকে ইস্তফা দেন এবং দেশ ত্যাগ করেন। এই ঘটনা বাংলাদেশের রাজনৈতিক ইতিহাসে এক গুরুত্বপূর্ণ বাঁক হিসেবে গণ্য হবে। এটা সত্যিই অভাবনীয় যে আপাতদৃষ্টে কোটা সংস্কারের মতো একটি ছোট দাবির ওপর গড়ে ওঠা...
by Selim Raihan | Aug 1, 2024 | Macroeconomy and Economic Growth
In an era of unprecedented global connectivity, regional collaborations play a pivotal role in shaping geopolitical and geo-economic landscapes. The Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC) stands at the crossroads of...
by Selim Raihan | Jul 1, 2024 | Trade and Regional Integration
The 6th BIMSTEC (Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation) summit is likely to take place in September this year in Bangkok. The changing global order and emerging global challenges require BIMSTEC to take a fresh approach to...
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