
Selim Raihan
Dr Selim Raihan is professor, Department of Economics, University of Dhaka, Bangladesh, and executive director, South Asian Network on Economic Modeling (Sanem). Email: [email protected]
Dr Selim Raihan is professor, Department of Economics, University of Dhaka, Bangladesh, and executive director, South Asian Network on Economic Modeling (Sanem). Email: [email protected]
One major challenge is the escalation of uncertainty, a notable trend in the global trade regime.
Implementing the desired reforms in Bangladesh is particularly challenging due to the complexities of political and social realities.
Bangladesh must implement decisive measures to rectify its structural vulnerabilities, governance deficiencies, and external dependencies.
The global trade environment is becoming increasingly uncertain, and Bangladesh cannot afford to be complacent.
Reform proposes "pluralism" over "secularism," but without a framework, it's unworkable.
Reversing the unsatisfactory FDI trend requires bold, forward-thinking policies and decisive action.
The recent decisions of the interim government—tax hikes and the suspension of the TCB truck sale programme—clearly reflect the short-sightedness and inconsistency in state policies.
The current high level of inflation has already placed significant financial pressure on the common people, and increasing taxes in this context will create even more strain
We should have focused on addressing the macro-fundamentals, which would create a launching pad for the coming year’s fiscal flow.
Addressing the inflationary pressure and the resulting food insecurity of the poorer households need to be the top priority now.
Bangladesh’s economic growth performance has been encouraging, but questions remain regarding the drivers and quality of said growth.
A more comprehensive analysis is needed to gather a complete picture of the hundi business.
One of his finest strengths was his ability to communicate at all levels. He could comfortably address a roomful of diplomats, academics and policymakers, and not miss a beat when speaking to them about his dreams. He could mix with ordinary people from all walks of life, speak in their local dialects, and relate to their problems just as easily.
Dealing with these two major challenges is essential for macroeconomic stability
The volatility of commodity prices in both global and local markets has put ordinary people in Bangladesh in an uncertain situation.
We need a strategy to deal with youth unemployment and improve women's inclusion into the economy
Since it boosts individual productivity and produces a trained labour force, education is seen as a crucial road to economic progress.
Despite the macroeconomic success, Bangladesh faces several long-standing challenges.