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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
Reforms proposed by IMF have been planned by the govt before
- Dr Bazlul Haque Khondker
- Nov 28, 2022
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) concluded their much-awaited mission in Bangladesh on November 9. The visit had a positive outcome as the Bangladesh government and the IMF reached a staff-level agreement, which happened within a reasonable timeframe [....]
- Blog Post
How far along has Bangladesh come in terms of digital commerce?
- Afia Mubasshira Tiasha
- May 7, 2024
Bangladesh, like the rest of the world, is now experiencing a digital revolution. The digital revolution in developing technologies is constantly transforming how people communicate, conduct business, and receive information. The economic activities that result from utilizing digital [....]
- Blog Post
Tax Reform Imperatives for the Interim Government
- Dr Bazlul Haque Khondker
- Sep 2, 2024
Bangladesh is at a crossroad after the student led movement. The expectations from the current interim government are huge pointing to bold and radical reforms in various fronts including economic front. Key economic challenges facing the interim government are taming inflation, arresting foreign reserve [....]
- Blog Post
Rebuilding Social Infrastructure: Prioritizing Education, Health, and Social Safety Net
- Afia Mubasshira Tiasha, Shafa Tasneem
- Oct 6, 2024
After the recent large-scale protest, Bangladesh is at a turning point in its history and is ready for a significant change in the country. At this critical juncture, social reforms will be the foundation [....]
- Blog Post
Navigating the Global Innovation Index: Strategic Directions for Firms and Industries in Bangladesh
- Afia Mubasshira Tiasha
- Nov 5, 2024
Innovation elevates productivity by bringing in novel concepts, methods, and technological advancements that contribute to efficacy. That results in higher production from the same or fewer inputs, which is essential economic growth. The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) publishes [....]
