by Fariha Khan | Dec 4, 2025 | Environment and Climate Change, Infrastructure and Investment, Institutions and Political Economy, Sustainable Development Goals
Bangladesh’s transport sector stands at a critical juncture, where the shift to green mobility is no longer a choice but a necessity for climate-focused and sustainable development Every day, commuters in major cities in Bangladesh navigate heavy traffic, surrounded...
by Selim Raihan | Dec 4, 2025 | Environment and Climate Change, Institutions and Political Economy, Sustainable Development Goals
When the 30th session of the COP30 concluded on November 22, 2025, in Belém, Brazil, many left the Amazon-flanked venue with a sense that the summit had once again delivered more promise than payoff. On paper, the so-called Belém Package, a bundle of 29 decisions...
by Mohammad Iftekharul Islam | Nov 4, 2025 | Energy Economics, Environment and Climate Change, Institutions and Political Economy, Trade and Regional Integration
Every unit of energy saved carries more value than one produced, because imported fuel travels long distances, accumulates technical losses, and costs the country twice over. A kilowatt hour conserved at the source prevents the need for two kilowatt-hours of costly...
by Selim Raihan | Nov 4, 2025 | Institutions and Political Economy, Macroeconomy and Economic Growth, Poverty and Inequality, Trade and Regional Integration
Bangladesh stands at a crossroads—again. The economy, once the envy of the developing world for its steady growth and poverty reduction, is now caught in a slow, uncertain transition. Growth has weakened, private investment has stalled, the poverty situation has...
by Neeladri Naviya Noveli | Oct 21, 2025 | Human Capital Development, Institutions and Political Economy
The exodus of highly educated youth from Bangladesh reveals a tangled web of barriers facing the country’s brightest minds. Poor quality of education, bureaucratic red tape, political instability, and lack of opportunities for growth are among the common reasons that...
by Eshrat Sharmin | Jun 1, 2025 | Gender Studies, Institutions and Political Economy, Social Protection, Sustainable Development Goals
Bangladesh presents a complex picture regarding gender equality, with notable achievements alongside persistent challenges. There are several laws and policies for women empowerment, including constitutional provisions. To progress this women empowerment agenda in the...
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