Sayema Haque Bidisha

What does our labour market look like for educated youth?

The reason behind the educated youth’s overwhelming preference for public sector jobs, particularly those in Bangladesh Civil Service (BCS), must be understood in a greater detail and also through a critical lens of youth unemployment.

3m ago

FY25 budget should focus on the right priorities

The national budget of FY2024-25 is set to be announced at a time when Bangladesh’s economy is going through a difficult phase.

5m ago

How can we protect the poor from the inflationary pressure?

Inflationary pressure may push some “vulnerable” households below the poverty line.

5m ago

Key role of MSMEs in achieving our development goals

There is no denying that in recent decades, the Micro, Small and Medium and Cottage Enterprises (MSMEs and cottage) sector has been thriving in Bangladesh, both in terms of its contribution to GDP as well as employment generation.

8m ago

An overview of the Labour Force Survey 2022

One of the most important indicators of the labour market is the participation rate

1y ago

What the upcoming budget must deliver

Given the challenges that our economy is going through, the government needs to prioritise its development targets.

1y ago

Making our public food distribution system work

With the soaring inflation rate in recent times, the importance of effective public food distribution cannot be emphasised enough.

1y ago

Are we doing enough for our SMEs?

One significant dimension that has emerged in Bangladesh in recent decades is the expansion of small and medium enterprises (SMEs).

1y ago
August 1, 2024
August 1, 2024

What does our labour market look like for educated youth?

The reason behind the educated youth’s overwhelming preference for public sector jobs, particularly those in Bangladesh Civil Service (BCS), must be understood in a greater detail and also through a critical lens of youth unemployment.

June 3, 2024
June 3, 2024

FY25 budget should focus on the right priorities

The national budget of FY2024-25 is set to be announced at a time when Bangladesh’s economy is going through a difficult phase.

May 12, 2024
May 12, 2024

How can we protect the poor from the inflationary pressure?

Inflationary pressure may push some “vulnerable” households below the poverty line.

February 20, 2024
February 20, 2024

Key role of MSMEs in achieving our development goals

There is no denying that in recent decades, the Micro, Small and Medium and Cottage Enterprises (MSMEs and cottage) sector has been thriving in Bangladesh, both in terms of its contribution to GDP as well as employment generation.

June 14, 2023
June 14, 2023

An overview of the Labour Force Survey 2022

One of the most important indicators of the labour market is the participation rate

May 26, 2023
May 26, 2023

What the upcoming budget must deliver

Given the challenges that our economy is going through, the government needs to prioritise its development targets.

February 22, 2023
February 22, 2023

Making our public food distribution system work

With the soaring inflation rate in recent times, the importance of effective public food distribution cannot be emphasised enough.

February 11, 2023
February 11, 2023

Are we doing enough for our SMEs?

One significant dimension that has emerged in Bangladesh in recent decades is the expansion of small and medium enterprises (SMEs).

December 23, 2022
December 23, 2022

What contributes to the development of Bangladesh?

One could say the success story of Bangladesh’s economic development has been spectacular.

November 21, 2022
November 21, 2022

Our fiscal space is narrowing fast

Both global and local macro-challenges can have serious implications for the people of Bangladesh