Ahmad Ahsan

Dr Ahmad Ahsan is director at the Policy Research Institute, a former World Bank economist, and a faculty member at the Economics department of Dhaka University.

Protecting the gains of the ‘second liberation’

At present, there are four areas of profound challenges that require a more proactive approach.

2m ago

Three key triumphs that define August 5

The country’s future hinges on whether it can overcome autocratic governance, corruption, and crony capitalism.

2m ago

Inflation and not so SMART interest rates

The failure to tame inflation not only imposes a steep tax on the poor and the middle class, it also erodes economic competitiveness.

9m ago

The budget does not inspire confidence

The recent downgrade by Moody's of the credit ratings of Bangladesh’s economy and some private banks is not the only indicator that confidence is declining.

1y ago

A gale-force intellect and a caring man

What is the source of Prof Islam's eminence? This article is not the place to discuss in any depth the broad range of his intellect: one of a pioneering quantitative development economist who, ahead of his time, also rendered important institutions and processes in his work that ranged from international trade, agriculture, rural development, to governance.

1y ago

Is Bangladesh Bank finally ready to tackle the external deficit?

The reality is that using only the exchange rates without interest rate action will deepen the crisis.

1y ago

Is American democracy at risk?

On November 8, 2022, the United States will be holding its fourth national elections since 2016.

2y ago

How decentralisation helped China and Vietnam grow

The achievements of pro-market reforms in these two countries over the past four decades have been stupendous.

2y ago
October 12, 2024
October 12, 2024

Protecting the gains of the ‘second liberation’

At present, there are four areas of profound challenges that require a more proactive approach.

October 1, 2024
October 1, 2024

Three key triumphs that define August 5

The country’s future hinges on whether it can overcome autocratic governance, corruption, and crony capitalism.

March 4, 2024
March 4, 2024

Inflation and not so SMART interest rates

The failure to tame inflation not only imposes a steep tax on the poor and the middle class, it also erodes economic competitiveness.

June 6, 2023
June 6, 2023

The budget does not inspire confidence

The recent downgrade by Moody's of the credit ratings of Bangladesh’s economy and some private banks is not the only indicator that confidence is declining.

May 25, 2023
May 25, 2023

A gale-force intellect and a caring man

What is the source of Prof Islam's eminence? This article is not the place to discuss in any depth the broad range of his intellect: one of a pioneering quantitative development economist who, ahead of his time, also rendered important institutions and processes in his work that ranged from international trade, agriculture, rural development, to governance.

January 3, 2023
January 3, 2023

Is Bangladesh Bank finally ready to tackle the external deficit?

The reality is that using only the exchange rates without interest rate action will deepen the crisis.

November 8, 2022
November 8, 2022

Is American democracy at risk?

On November 8, 2022, the United States will be holding its fourth national elections since 2016.

October 30, 2022
October 30, 2022

How decentralisation helped China and Vietnam grow

The achievements of pro-market reforms in these two countries over the past four decades have been stupendous.

October 8, 2022
October 8, 2022

Let our champion women power Bangladesh forward

Women's empowerment – a gift of liberation – has already been a significant force behind development.

September 13, 2022
September 13, 2022

Charting the middle-income journey

Bangladesh needs proper macroeconomic management to avoid middle income trap