Fahmida Khatun

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Dr Fahmida Khatun is executive director at the Centre for Policy Dialogue (CPD).

Policy choices for Bangladesh amid rising gas prices

From the perspective of attracting FDI, the gas price hike poses a significant challenge.

2d ago

How to mitigate the impact of Trump’s reciprocal tariffs

Bangladesh faced a crippling 37 percent tariff on its exports to the US.

1w ago

The ongoing struggle for women’s safety

The root cause of gender-based violence lies in deeply entrenched power imbalances between men and women.

1m ago

Geopolitical tensions: Impact on climate-vulnerable nations

Climate change efforts often face resistance from political leaders who focus more on issues like job creation, energy independence, and security.

1m ago

Why do we need so many universities?

Merely converting colleges that lack high education quality into universities will not resolve issues in the education sector.

2m ago

Trump’s tariff shockwaves and implications for Bangladesh

The imposition of tariffs by US President Donald Trump is a departure from traditional free trade principles promoted by the World Trade Organization.

2m ago

Unlocking Bangladesh’s trade and investment potentials

Bangladesh must design and implement robust policy measures to encourage increased trade and investment.

2m ago

Current dynamics of the economy, reform and elections

While the interim government’s intention to tackle political and economic challenges is commendable, the task appears daunting.

3m ago
April 22, 2025
April 22, 2025

Policy choices for Bangladesh amid rising gas prices

From the perspective of attracting FDI, the gas price hike poses a significant challenge.

April 16, 2025
April 16, 2025

How to mitigate the impact of Trump’s reciprocal tariffs

Bangladesh faced a crippling 37 percent tariff on its exports to the US.

March 11, 2025
March 11, 2025

The ongoing struggle for women’s safety

The root cause of gender-based violence lies in deeply entrenched power imbalances between men and women.

March 4, 2025
March 4, 2025

Geopolitical tensions: Impact on climate-vulnerable nations

Climate change efforts often face resistance from political leaders who focus more on issues like job creation, energy independence, and security.

February 11, 2025
February 11, 2025

Why do we need so many universities?

Merely converting colleges that lack high education quality into universities will not resolve issues in the education sector.

February 4, 2025
February 4, 2025

Trump’s tariff shockwaves and implications for Bangladesh

The imposition of tariffs by US President Donald Trump is a departure from traditional free trade principles promoted by the World Trade Organization.

January 28, 2025
January 28, 2025

Unlocking Bangladesh’s trade and investment potentials

Bangladesh must design and implement robust policy measures to encourage increased trade and investment.

January 21, 2025
January 21, 2025

Current dynamics of the economy, reform and elections

While the interim government’s intention to tackle political and economic challenges is commendable, the task appears daunting.

January 13, 2025
January 13, 2025

Raising VAT and shrinking social protection are unwise moves

These changes in the middle of the fiscal year are unexpected and unwanted as the economy faces significant challenges.

January 1, 2025
January 1, 2025

Lessons from 2024 and prospects for 2025

The budget for FY2025-26 will be challenging.