Selim Jahan

Selim Jahan is former director of the Human Development Report Office under the United Nations Development Programme and lead author of the Human Development Report.

Sustaining the oceans as they sustain us

The importance of oceans in human lives can hardly be overemphasised.

5d ago

Tackling joblessness requires thinking out of the box

The issue of joblessness should be at the centre of the growth strategy.

2w ago

What the development philosophy should be for the FY2026 budget

The philosophical focus of the upcoming budget should be pro-poor and pro-people.

2w ago

Challenging gender equality disempowers women

The expansion of animosity and prejudice is rooted in toxic patriarchy.

1m ago

Takeaways from Bangladesh’s latest human development indicators

HDI discussion in Bangladesh should focus on some fundamental issues with policy implications.

1m ago

Development is not just about macroeconomic progress

Do macroeconomic concepts reflect the realities on the ground?

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No alternative to financial reforms for IMF loan

IMF left Bangladesh without any decision on the release of next tranches of a loan.

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What does the Bangla New Year mean to me?

On the first day of the Bangla New Year, every nook and corner of Bangladesh is brightened.

2m ago
November 7, 2024
November 7, 2024

Key changes introduced in the 2024 UK budget

The October 30 budget was presented against the backdrop of certain predictions.

October 28, 2024
October 28, 2024

Can Bangladesh's economy achieve its revised growth projection?

Bangladesh’s economic growth slowed down due to global uncertainties and domestic political instability and natural disasters.

October 24, 2024
October 24, 2024

The United Nations needs reforms

Financial contributions to the UN by big and powerful developing countries like China, India, Brazil, South Africa, Nigeria and the oil-rich countries of the Middle East must increase so that the developing world has a solid voice.

October 5, 2024
October 5, 2024

The challenges Sri Lanka’s new government faces

Sri Lanka has recently elected Anura Kumara Dissanayaka as its new president.

September 27, 2024
September 27, 2024

The many faces of inequality in Bangladesh

Issues of fundamental human rights violations, the destruction of social justice, and unjust biases remain central to inequalities and discrimination.

August 17, 2024
August 17, 2024

The tasks ahead for Bangladesh

What needs to be done in today’s Bangladesh, as the country is trying to move forward?

July 11, 2024
July 11, 2024

Has poverty-alleviation spending made any difference?

Inequalities occur not only in income, but also in non-income dimensions

July 7, 2024
July 7, 2024

Labour's challenge after landslide election win

According to latest reports, the Labour Party has won a landslide victory with 412 seats.

April 21, 2024
April 21, 2024

Bank mergers: All dimensions must be considered

In general, five issues need to be borne in mind when it comes to bank mergers in Bangladesh.

February 28, 2024
February 28, 2024

Improving the Human Development Index: The Bangladesh perspective

People are the real wealth of a nation. The fundamental objective of development is to create an enabling environment for people to enjoy a long, healthy, and creative life. Human development is simply defined as a process of enlarging choices and creating opportunities for everyone.