Abdullah Shibli

AN OPEN DIALOGUE

Dr Abdullah Shibli is an Economist, and IT consultant. He previously worked for Harvard University and the World Bank.

Trump's tariff war: How Bangladesh can mitigate its economic impact

Since taking oath in January, US President Donald Trump has made raising tariffs on foreign goods a cornerstone of his foreign policy.

1w ago

How Bangladesh can recover its stolen assets

Bangladesh intensifies efforts to recover stolen assets and combat money laundering.

4w ago

A six-month progress report on the govt's economic record

Economic struggles and some successes mark the first 6 months of the interim government.

2m ago

An ode to Prof Anisur Rahman

Professor Anisur Rahman was the founding father of the “Two Economies” theory, which formed the intellectual foundation of Bangladesh’s Liberation War.

2m ago

The new year through my lenses

Bangladesh and the world's economic, political, or geopolitical outlook will be positive in 2025.

3m ago

The path to recovering our stolen assets

Corruption, embezzlement, and money laundering have been endemic in Bangladesh but reached new heights during the last 15 years of the now-toppled regime led by the Awami League.

3m ago

Post COP29 environmental challenges for the interim govt

Bangladesh is facing a disaster on the environmental front owing to the severe and ongoing threat posed by climate change.

4m ago

Policies that could help break the inflation cycle

The central bank should strengthen its communication strategy to clarify policy decisions and their expected effects on inflation.

4m ago
October 13, 2024
October 13, 2024

Removing roadblocks to economic and democratic recovery

The former government left a lot of debris in its wake that needs to be cleaned up.

September 29, 2024
September 29, 2024

Hopes and anxieties of the Bangladeshi diaspora

There is indirect evidence that the interim government is very much aware of the roles played by the diaspora, particularly those who live in North America and the UK.

September 15, 2024
September 15, 2024

The critical challenges facing the economy

How did the elite and the politicians manage to evade the rule of law and siphon billions out of the country?

June 9, 2024
June 9, 2024

What are we doing wrong in attracting FDI?

What can we do better? Why is Vietnam successful and not us?

May 26, 2024
May 26, 2024

How we can mitigate the effects of rising inequality

Economic inequality is the primary driver of civil unrest, with global, regional and national issues contributing to instability.

May 12, 2024
May 12, 2024

Daniel Kahneman and his influence on our policymaking

One of my favourite economists, Daniel Kahneman passed away a few weeks ago, on March 27.

April 21, 2024
April 21, 2024

What Bangladesh needs to do to shift gears

So, what is the takeaway for Bangladesh from these warnings coming from different corners?

March 31, 2024
March 31, 2024

I cry for thee, Sadi

Wherever you are, Sadi, you will be missed.

March 16, 2024
March 16, 2024

Climate monitoring and AI: The Copernicus Project

The Copernicus Report is another reminder for global leaders about the global warming trajectory that we are on now.

March 3, 2024
March 3, 2024

Are the Fed and Biden engaged in a duel?

The Federal Reserve System (Fed), the arbiter of monetary policy in the US, is facing a number of challenges