
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]
The separation of policy and operational functions is a good step. It reflects international best practices
The development of private sector capabilities is a prerequisite for securing sustainable economic growth.
It is worth looking beyond the immediate economic cost of the IMF loan
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.
The separation of policy and operational functions is a good step. It reflects international best practices
The development of private sector capabilities is a prerequisite for securing sustainable economic growth.
It is worth looking beyond the immediate economic cost of the IMF loan
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.