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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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Investing in Human Capital: Bangladesh’s Path to Demographic Gains
- Shafa Tasneem
- Apr 7, 2025
Bangladesh has roughly 15 years left to enjoy its first demographic dividend. But, have we been able to connect all the necessary dots of developing our human capital to harness the benefits of this unique opportunity?
According to the Human Capital [....]
- Blog Post
Remittances and Labor Market Dynamics in Bangladesh
- Afia Mubasshira Tiasha
- Apr 7, 2025
Many studies have shown how remittances affect labour supply decisions and other labour market outcomes. Furthermore, by supporting consumption-led growth, remittances have an impact on macroeconomic stability; but if productive investments do not keep pace with rising demand [....]
- Blog Post
Empowering Bangladesh’s Private Sector: Three Post-LDC Strategies
- Dr Selim Raihan
- Apr 30, 2025
The domestic private sector is the pillar of Bangladesh’s economic growth, job generation, and export competitiveness. While the country is graduating from the LDC status in 2026 and targets to be an upper-middle-income country in the future, the development of private sector capabilities is a prerequisite [....]
- Blog Post
An Appraisal of the Women Reform Commission Report
- Eshrat Sharmin
- Jun 1, 2025
Bangladesh presents a complex picture regarding gender equality, with notable achievements alongside persistent challenges. There are several laws and policies for women empowerment, including constitutional provisions. To progress this women empowerment agenda in the context of the changed political [....]
- Blog Post
Unlocking Bangladesh’s Untapped Workforce: Why Women Hold the Key to Economic Survival
- Arpita Chakraborty
- Sep 30, 2025
Bangladesh stands at a difficult economic crossroads. Once celebrated as a miracle, growth has slowed to its slowest level since the pandemic, with GDP increasing at only 3.97% in FY2024-2025. Inflation is still stubbornly high, and many economists now caution that previous impressive growth estimates were probably [....]
