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]

Navigating export vulnerability, strategic response

As the initial three-month pause approached its end, the United States started announcing new reciprocal tariff rates, generally in accordance with the initial rates released in April. While the Donald Trump-led administration has offered a small window for countries to strike a better deal before the tariffs come into effect on August 1, the latest development is bound to introduce new uncertainty into global trade and the economy.

4d ago

Reciprocal tariff shock: navigating Bangladesh’s export vulnerability and strategic response

The United States' levying a reciprocal tariff of 35 percent on Bangladeshi exports is a harsh economic blow

5d ago

Banking reform roadmap crucial for stability, confidence

Financial sector's future hinges on effective execution of three-year reform

6d ago

Economic reform in Bangladesh must go beyond incrementalism

Reform shortfalls in key sectors still undermine Bangladesh's ability to cope with domestic economic challenges as well as external shocks.

1w ago

How do we avoid a debt trap?

The debt bubble is ominous, given Bangladesh’s narrow export base and heavy reliance on remittance inflows.

2w ago

FY2026 budget: A missed opportunity for structural reform

The proposed budget for 2025-26 fiscal year is at an opportune moment in Bangladesh's economic and political economy.

1m ago

The shadow of a 5% tax: Bangladesh's remittance dilemma

Such a tax would directly eat into the amount that families receive back home, discouraging many from sending remittances via official banking channels

1m ago

Strained ties: non-tariff barriers and the future of Bangladesh-India trade relations

The non-tariff barriers hurt Bangladesh-India trade, increasing costs and damaging bilateral trust

1m ago
July 9, 2025
July 9, 2025

Navigating export vulnerability, strategic response

As the initial three-month pause approached its end, the United States started announcing new reciprocal tariff rates, generally in accordance with the initial rates released in April. While the Donald Trump-led administration has offered a small window for countries to strike a better deal before the tariffs come into effect on August 1, the latest development is bound to introduce new uncertainty into global trade and the economy.

July 8, 2025
July 8, 2025

Reciprocal tariff shock: navigating Bangladesh’s export vulnerability and strategic response

The United States' levying a reciprocal tariff of 35 percent on Bangladeshi exports is a harsh economic blow

July 7, 2025
July 7, 2025

Banking reform roadmap crucial for stability, confidence

Financial sector's future hinges on effective execution of three-year reform

July 5, 2025
July 5, 2025

Economic reform in Bangladesh must go beyond incrementalism

Reform shortfalls in key sectors still undermine Bangladesh's ability to cope with domestic economic challenges as well as external shocks.

June 25, 2025
June 25, 2025

How do we avoid a debt trap?

The debt bubble is ominous, given Bangladesh’s narrow export base and heavy reliance on remittance inflows.

June 4, 2025
June 4, 2025

FY2026 budget: A missed opportunity for structural reform

The proposed budget for 2025-26 fiscal year is at an opportune moment in Bangladesh's economic and political economy.

May 21, 2025
May 21, 2025

The shadow of a 5% tax: Bangladesh's remittance dilemma

Such a tax would directly eat into the amount that families receive back home, discouraging many from sending remittances via official banking channels

May 19, 2025
May 19, 2025

Strained ties: non-tariff barriers and the future of Bangladesh-India trade relations

The non-tariff barriers hurt Bangladesh-India trade, increasing costs and damaging bilateral trust

May 13, 2025
May 13, 2025

Beyond the split: real tax reform needed to unlock Bangladesh's development

The separation of policy and operational functions is a good step. It reflects international best practices

May 6, 2025
May 6, 2025

Post-LDC strategies for empowering our private sector

The development of private sector capabilities is a prerequisite for securing sustainable economic growth.