Sayema Haque Bidisha

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.

2m ago

An overview of the Labour Force Survey 2022

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

10m ago

What the upcoming budget must deliver

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

11m 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

What contributes to the development of Bangladesh?

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

1y ago

Our fiscal space is narrowing fast

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

1y ago

How to make development projects more time and cost-effective

Delays and lack of quality control are a major concern when it comes to development projects.

1y ago
December 5, 2021
December 5, 2021

The poverty reducing effect of migration

In the context of a developing country like Bangladesh, migration and resulting remittances can have crucial implications for its growth and development. Overseas migration has been working as a key means of providing employment opportunities for the growing labour force, with the remittances sent by the migrants contributing at both the macro and micro levels.

March 21, 2021
March 21, 2021

How much has the labour market recovered?

Despite signs of recovery in the economy, there is no denying the fact that the impact of Covid-19 on the labour market can be far reaching.

January 17, 2021
January 17, 2021

Understanding food poverty and food vulnerability situation

There is no denying the fact that over time, Bangladesh has performed quite impressively in terms of alleviating poverty.

December 20, 2020
December 20, 2020

Set 2021’s economic priorities in light of pandemic experiences

The year 2020 has been an unprecedented one for most of the countries of the world with Covid-19 costing lives and affecting economic activities severely.

December 2, 2020
December 2, 2020

Recovering employment after Covid-19 outbreak and beyond

Despite showing signs of recovery, there is no denying the fact that the Covid-19 outbreak has resulted in a strong dent on the country’s development efforts.

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