Abdullah Shibli

AN OPEN DIALOGUE

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

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.

1w 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.

3w ago

Inflation drags down Kamala Harris

It was clear from the beginning of this presidential race that the biggest thorn in Harris’s side was the poor economic record of the Biden-Harris administration.

1m ago

Does the 2024 Nobel-winning economic research tell the whole story?

The Nobel Prize in Economics for 2024 was awarded to three American economists whose research explained why some countries are rich and others poor.

1m ago

Removing roadblocks to economic and democratic recovery

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

2m ago

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.

2m ago

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?

3m ago

What are we doing wrong in attracting FDI?

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

6m ago
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

February 19, 2024
February 19, 2024

Why do university graduates remain unemployed?

The responsibility for the current employability skills gap in Bangladesh is shared by many parties, including students and the UGC.

February 4, 2024
February 4, 2024

The strange economics behind Trump’s resurgence

The latest Harvard CAPS-Harris Poll shows Trump leading Biden by seven points.

January 21, 2024
January 21, 2024

Could we (please) do better in controlling food prices?

There have been reports of increase in food prices in domestic markets during the post-election weeks

January 9, 2024
January 9, 2024

What the economy may look like in 2024

The verdict so far is that the year will see slow GDP growth but also experience lower inflation.

December 24, 2023
December 24, 2023

Reducing methane emissions in our agriculture

It has been known for decades that submerged paddy-growing fields are a major source of methane gas.

December 11, 2023
December 11, 2023

The consensus and clashes COP28 brought up

It is almost certain that in the end, some progress would be made on some of the contentious issues, but a decision to act on key areas will most likely be kicked down the road once again.