by Shafa Tasneem | Dec 4, 2025 | Agriculture and Rural Economy, Environment and Climate Change, Infrastructure and Investment, Social Protection, Sustainable Development Goals
One of the central issues raised at the COP30 conference was adaptation financing. In the context of Bangladesh, agriculture emerges as the sector demanding the highest priority in adaptation financing. Agriculture is a climate-sensitive sector that plays a role in...
by Selim Raihan | Jun 1, 2025 | Infrastructure and Investment, Social Protection
Bangladesh’s external debt doubled since 2017 to stand at approximately $100 billion in 2024. This accelerated growth indicates a significant turn in the country’s economic direction. Most of this borrowing has gone towards financing large-scale...
by Shafiun Nahin Shimul | Jun 1, 2025 | Health, Social Protection
The Government of Bangladesh unveiled its long-awaited Health Reform Commission (HRC) Report—an ambitious document envisioned for laying the foundation for a more equitable, efficient, and accountable health system. With over 70 percent of out-of-pocket health...
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 Selim Raihan | May 6, 2024 | Poverty and Inequality, Social Protection
The persistent high inflationary pressures in Bangladesh over the last two years have heightened concerns regarding the erosion of food security among a large section of the population of the country. Food security in Bangladesh is of paramount importance due to the...
by Selim Raihan | May 28, 2023 | Social Protection
Uncertainty faces the poor people in Bangladesh due to the erratic nature of commodity prices in both the domestic and international markets. The staggering rise in food prices combined with the decline in real income is making it difficult for them to buy the food...
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