Why Does Bangladesh Spend So Little on Education and Healthcare, and What Can Be Done?
by Mahtab Uddin | Jan 9, 2025 | Macroeconomy and Economic Growth
In 1981 Bangladesh had 45 million people in the working age population in the range of 15-64. Male labour force participation was 84%. Female labour force participation was only 4.5%. Most of the workers were employed in the agricultural sector. This was the set-up...Charting a Path Forward: Strategic Priorities for Bangladesh in 2025
by Selim Raihan | Jan 8, 2025 | Macroeconomy and Economic Growth
As Bangladesh steps into a new year and looks forward to confronting ongoing economic and political challenges, the need for objectively assessing the country’s current economic realities cannot be overstated. The economy is experiencing several complex challenges...Climate Induced Migration: Issues and Way Forward
by Eshrat Sharmin | Dec 11, 2024 | Macroeconomy and Economic Growth
Climate induced migration refers to the movement of individuals or groups compelled to leave their habitual residence due to sudden or gradual environmental changes caused by climate change. This includes both forced and voluntary movements, which can occur internally...Unmet Expectations: Climate Finance at COP29
by Afia Mubasshira Tiasha | Dec 11, 2024 | Macroeconomy and Economic Growth
Conferences of the Parties (COPs) are held under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), a global treaty established in 1992. These gatherings function as the Conference of the Parties’ official meetings. COP meetings are generally...Takeaways from COP29
by Selim Raihan | Dec 11, 2024 | Macroeconomy and Economic Growth
COP29 convened in Baku amidst worsening climate disasters and was touted as a turning point in global climate action. However, its outcomes point to some very systemic shortcomings of the international climate regime. Though COP29 finally managed to agree upon a...RECENT POSTS
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