by Selim Raihan | Mar 5, 2023 | Informal Economy
International remittances play a crucial role in the economic growth and poverty reduction in Bangladesh. These remittances are sent by Bangladeshi migrant workers especially in the Middle-Eastern countries, US, UK, European countries, and East Asian countries....
by Selim Raihan | Mar 5, 2023 | Macroeconomy and Economic Growth
The volatility of commodity prices in both global and local markets has put ordinary people in Bangladesh in an uncertain situation as we slowly recover from the economic effects of the pandemic. The World Bank is already worried about famine in some countries. Given...
by Selim Raihan | Jan 26, 2023 | Macroeconomy and Economic Growth
Will a sizeable section of the population be facing food insecurity due to high inflationary pressures? And will the sharp depletion of foreign exchange reserves lead to macroeconomic instability? These are two major concerns that the country must now deal with as it...
by Selim Raihan | Dec 15, 2022 | Human Capital Development, Infrastructure and Investment
Since it boosts individual productivity and produces a trained labour force, education is seen as a crucial road to economic progress. However, in most countries, there are clear examples of market failure when it comes to education since, in a free market, education...
by Selim Raihan | Nov 28, 2022 | Migration and Labor Market
In the recent decade, despite high economic growth, job creation has slowed down. This is especially in the manufacturing and services sectors, where it remains a big challenge due to increased automation. The high degree of informal employment in Bangladesh, where...
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