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Economic Impacts of AMR
SANEM set out to estimate the future economic burden of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) by 2050. We looked at the impact of AMR on four sectors of the economy: health system, the labour market, tourism, and domestic hospitality. We also estimated the return on investment of several interventions to prevent AMR.
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- Blog Post
Rethinking ways to attain SDGs in Bangladesh
- Dr Selim Raihan
- Feb 4, 2024
Can Bangladesh achieve SDGs through the business-as-usual process? What is the progress in attaining SDGs so far? Why is there a need for a rethinking of the ways to attain SDGs in Bangladesh? [....]
- Blog Post
Food insecurity: How concerned should we be?
- Dr Selim Raihan
- May 6, 2024
The persistent high inflationary pressures in Bangladesh over the last two years have heightened concerns regarding the erosion of food security among a large section of the population of the country. Food security in Bangladesh is of paramount importance due to the country’s [....]
- Blog Post
No integrated or effective measures to curb inflation
- Dr Selim Raihan
- May 15, 2024
There are no visible integrated or effective initiatives to bring down inflation. Bangladesh Bank has relinquished control on interest rates and the rates have seen a rise. While this may play a role in reducing inflation, but that depends on the time. If interest rates increase on one hand, and the dollar [....]
- Blog Post
Poverty research in Bangladesh: Issues and concerns
- Dr Selim Raihan
- Jun 3, 2024
Research on poverty in Bangladesh requires answers to four fundamental questions: First, what are the poverty trends in Bangladesh? Do the official figures present a true picture? Second, how do different shocks (economic and noneconomic) affect poverty and vulnerability? [....]
- Blog Post
Challenges and the opportunities for women’s participation in the construction sector
- Dipa Das, Eshrat Sharmin
- Jun 3, 2024
Bangladesh’s economy has witnessed remarkable growth, solidifying it as one of the fastest-growing economies worldwide. According to Bangladesh Economic Review 2023, the construction sector significantly contributes to this growth, accounting for approximately 6.41% of the [....]
