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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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From Growth to Stagnation: The Shifting Landscape of Bangladesh’s Manufacturing
- Dipa Das
- Nov 2, 2025
Bangladesh, once an agrarian economy, has undergone considerable structural changes over the past few decades. With a focus on industrialization, the country has transitioned from its reliance on agriculture to becoming one of the fastest-growing manufacturing hubs in South Asia. Over the past two decades [....]
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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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Bangladesh Investment Summit 2025: Big Promises Amid Fragile Realities
- Sudeepto Roy
- Apr 30, 2025
Bangladesh Investment Development Authority (BIDA) and the Bangladesh Economic Zones Authority (BEZA) jointly organized the Bangladesh Investment Summit 2025, held from April 7–10 in Dhaka. In an unstable political climate, the summit marked a significant effort by the interim government to place [....]
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Gender-responsive policies: Bangladesh perspective
- Afia Mubasshira Tiasha, Eshrat Sharmin
- Oct 30, 2023
Gender-responsive policies intentionally incorporate considerations related to gender norms, roles, and relationships into their design, implementation, and outcomes. These policies aim to address the unique needs of individuals of all genders, valuing diverse perspectives and experiences [....]
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Indo-Bangla Relations: Importance of Bangladesh in India’s G20 Presidency
- Sovik Mukherjee
- Sep 24, 2023
India-Bangladesh bonding is growing stronger day by day and has entered into a “golden period” (সোনালী অধ্যায়). The Hon’ble Prime Minister of Bangladesh, graciously accepted the invitation from her Indian counterpart and attended the G20 Summit as India’s special guest [....]
