Syed Abul Basher

Dr Syed Abul Basher is professor of economics at East West University (EWU), Bangladesh. E-mail: syed.basher@ewubd.edu

Rethinking Bangladesh’s economic growth

Returning to the previous economic model will inevitably bring back the same economic challenges.

1m ago

The real comparative advantage of Bangladesh

The overwhelming consensus among experts and media professionals is that cheap labour is Bangladesh’s primary comparative advantage.

9m ago

Are individual districts falling behind, while Bangladesh develops as a whole?

Overall progress can conceal significant details regarding regional variations in development

1y ago

Good intentions, poor results: The problem with social safety net programmes

Before the 1990s, it was rare to find social safety nets (also called antipoverty programmes) in most developing countries.

4y ago
September 11, 2024
September 11, 2024

Rethinking Bangladesh’s economic growth

Returning to the previous economic model will inevitably bring back the same economic challenges.

January 30, 2024
January 30, 2024

The real comparative advantage of Bangladesh

The overwhelming consensus among experts and media professionals is that cheap labour is Bangladesh’s primary comparative advantage.

July 16, 2023
July 16, 2023

Are individual districts falling behind, while Bangladesh develops as a whole?

Overall progress can conceal significant details regarding regional variations in development

October 21, 2020
October 21, 2020

Good intentions, poor results: The problem with social safety net programmes

Before the 1990s, it was rare to find social safety nets (also called antipoverty programmes) in most developing countries.