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...
by Md Tuhin Ahmed | May 6, 2024 | Institutions and Political Economy, Sustainable Development Goals
The term ‘Economic governance’ refers to the policies and regulatory structures implemented by governments to manage the economy. It covers two main aspects of public policy-the management of the overall economy, known as macroeconomic management, and the management...
by Eshrat Sharmin | Mar 5, 2023 | Infrastructure and Investment, Institutions and Political Economy
Bangladesh has consistently shown moderate performance in debt servicing with the external debt-to-GDP ratio hovering at around 11%. According to the Bangladesh Bank, the total external debt of the country stood at around $95.85 billion at the end of June 2022....
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