Commentary
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- Blog Post
- Dr Selim Raihan
- Feb 3, 2026
- Blog Post
- Dr Selim Raihan
- Feb 3, 2026
- Blog Post
- Sultana Yeasmin
- Jan 15, 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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No integrated or effective measures to curb inflation
- Dr Selim Raihan
- May 15, 2024
There are no visible integrated or effective initiatives to bring down inflation. Bangladesh Bank has relinquished control on interest rates and the rates have seen a rise. While this may play a role in reducing inflation, but that depends on the time. If interest rates increase on one hand, and the dollar [....]
- Blog Post
Moving Towards a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) in BIMSTEC
- Dr Selim Raihan
- Aug 1, 2024
In an era of unprecedented global connectivity, regional collaborations play a pivotal role in shaping geopolitical and geo-economic landscapes. The Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC) stands at the crossroads of strategic [....]
- Blog Post
গণ-অভ্যুত্থান: নতুন রাজনৈতিক বন্দোবস্ত কেন জরুরি
- Dr Selim Raihan
- Aug 14, 2024
২০২৪-এর ৫ আগস্টের গণ-অভ্যুত্থানের পরিপ্রেক্ষিতে শেখ হাসিনা প্রধানমন্ত্রীর পদ থেকে ইস্তফা দেন এবং দেশ ত্যাগ করেন। এই ঘটনা বাংলাদেশের রাজনৈতিক ইতিহাসে এক গুরুত্বপূর্ণ বাঁক হিসেবে গণ্য হবে।
এটা সত্যিই অভাবনীয় যে আপাতদৃষ্টে কোটা সংস্কারের [....]
- Blog Post
Steep Challenges Ahead: Interim Government Faces Economic Hurdles
- Dr Selim Raihan
- Sep 1, 2024
The political upheaval in Bangladesh is having a profound impact on the country’s economy. For the country to recover and stabilize, the interim government must prioritize political stability and the restoration of law and order. These steps are critical to setting the stage for economic recovery. [....]
- Blog Post
Navigating Tax Reform Challenges in Bangladesh: A Path Forward
- Dr Selim Raihan
- Oct 6, 2024
Bangladesh, a country with a tax-to-GDP ratio as low as 7.5% – one of the lowest in the world – is not able to invest adequately in critical social sectors such as health, education, and social protection. Low revenue from taxes hinders economic growth and perpetuates [....]
