Selim Jahan

Selim Jahan is director of the Human Development Report Office and lead author of the Human Development Report.

How education enhances human development

In measuring human development, the role of education is clear and concrete.

4d ago

Is this the right time for tax hikes?

Recently, the value-added tax (VAT) and supplementary duty (SD) have been increased on nearly one hundred products and services.

1w ago

The global digital divide

The “digital divide” is defined as “the gap between individuals, households, businesses, and geographic areas at different socio-economic levels” as a result of differences in “opportunities to access information and communication technologies and to their use for a variety of activities.” It is a way to describe the inequality in the online community, whether between developed or developing countries, rich or poor, and men or women.

2w ago

Some thoughts on universal basic income in Bangladesh

Over the years, one of the social protection instruments that has been piloted in many countries is the universal basic income.

1m ago

Violence against women is a denial of human rights

November 25 highlights the global issue of violence against women and its impact.

1m ago

Key changes introduced in the 2024 UK budget

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

2m ago

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.

2m ago

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.

2m ago
January 16, 2025
January 16, 2025

How education enhances human development

In measuring human development, the role of education is clear and concrete.

January 12, 2025
January 12, 2025

Is this the right time for tax hikes?

Recently, the value-added tax (VAT) and supplementary duty (SD) have been increased on nearly one hundred products and services.

January 5, 2025
January 5, 2025

The global digital divide

The “digital divide” is defined as “the gap between individuals, households, businesses, and geographic areas at different socio-economic levels” as a result of differences in “opportunities to access information and communication technologies and to their use for a variety of activities.” It is a way to describe the inequality in the online community, whether between developed or developing countries, rich or poor, and men or women.

December 17, 2024
December 17, 2024

Some thoughts on universal basic income in Bangladesh

Over the years, one of the social protection instruments that has been piloted in many countries is the universal basic income.

November 25, 2024
November 25, 2024

Violence against women is a denial of human rights

November 25 highlights the global issue of violence against women and its impact.

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.