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Innovative, independent, peer-reviewed. Explore the latest economic research and policy proposals from SANEM’s global development experts.
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- Dr Selim Raihan
- Feb 3, 2026
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- Sultana Yeasmin
- Jan 15, 2026
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- Dr Selim Raihan
- Jan 7, 2026
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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The Bitter Economics of Brain Drain
- Neeladri Naviya Noveli
- Oct 21, 2025
The exodus of highly educated youth from Bangladesh reveals a tangled web of barriers facing the country’s brightest minds. Poor quality of education, bureaucratic red tape, political instability, and lack of opportunities for growth are among the common reasons that drive thousands of young adults out of the country [....]
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What do young people think about reform?
- Neeladri Naviya Noveli, Shafa Tasneem
- Aug 18, 2025
July Uprising was not just a political upheaval; it was a call of political awakening for an otherwise apolitical generation, who now not only participates in politics but has opinions and everything. For decades, “youth” has been a buzz word in election campaigns, political agenda, news reports and in novels- that [....]
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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 [....]
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Climate Induced Migration: Issues and Way Forward
- Eshrat Sharmin
- Dec 11, 2024
Climate induced migration refers to the movement of individuals or groups compelled to leave their habitual residence due to sudden or gradual environmental changes caused by climate change. This includes both forced and voluntary movements, which can occur internally within [....]
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Unmet Expectations: Climate Finance at COP29
- Afia Mubasshira Tiasha
- Dec 11, 2024
Conferences of the Parties (COPs) are held under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), a global treaty established in 1992. These gatherings function as the Conference of the Parties’ official meetings. COP meetings are generally focused on [....]
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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 [....]
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The structural issues facing RMG sector in Bangladesh
- Eshrat Sharmin
- Nov 5, 2024
The RMG sector has been a significant driver of economic growth since the early nineties in Bangladesh. The sector accounts for more than 80% of Bangladesh’s export earnings and employs around four million workers relying on low-cost labor as a competitive advantage in the global [....]
