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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
A Bird’s Eye View of The Task Force Committee
- Sheikh Tausif Ahmed
- Apr 30, 2025
On August 5, 2024, Bangladesh experienced a seismic political shift. Massive student-led protests, known as the July Revolution, culminated in the resignation and exile of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. The unrest was fuelled by widespread allegations of corruption, authoritarianism [....]
- 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
From Promises to Practice: Bangladesh’s Health Reform Agenda Must Move Beyond Rhetoric
- Dr Shafiun Nahin Shimul
- Jun 1, 2025
The Government of Bangladesh unveiled its long-awaited Health Reform Commission (HRC) Report—an ambitious document envisioned for laying the foundation for a more equitable, efficient, and accountable health system. With over 70 percent of out-of-pocket health expenditure, having health spending [....]
- Blog Post
Bangladesh: A Looming Debt Trap?
- Dr Selim Raihan
- Jun 1, 2025
Bangladesh’s external debt doubled since 2017 to stand at approximately $100 billion in 2024. This accelerated growth indicates a significant turn in the country’s economic direction. Most of this borrowing has gone towards financing large-scale infrastructure projects, supported by bilateral [....]
- Blog Post
Rethinking Sustainability Beyond the Badge in Bangladesh’s RMG Industry
- Zubayer Hossen
- Sep 2, 2025
The ready-made garment industry is more than numbers on an export chart for Bangladesh. It is the story of millions of women who leave their houses each morning to work in the factories that stitch the clothes worn across the world. It is the engine that has powered the country’s economic rise and lifted families out of poverty [....]
