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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
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
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 [....]
- Blog Post
Some Insights from the Labour Force Survey 2022
- Sayema Haque Bidisha
- Jul 3, 2024
In the context of Bangladesh, despite impressive progresses in terms of different socioeconomic indicators, there remain challenges in some areas and the labor market is argued to be one of those. Besides, especially in the context of high inflationary pressure and contractionary [....]
- Blog Post
Reflection on Household Income and Expenditure Survey 2022
- Md. Abdul Aahad
- Jul 3, 2024
The Household Income and Expenditure Survey (HIES) 2022, conducted by the Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics, is a nationally representative survey providing detailed data on income, expenditure, and consumption. This survey is crucial as it forms the basis for official statistics [....]
