Commentary
Innovative, independent, peer-reviewed. Explore the latest economic research and policy proposals from SANEM’s global development experts.
- 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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- Blog Post
How pervasive is regional disparity in primary education in Bangladesh?
- Dr Selim Raihan, Mansur Ahmed
- Jul 4, 2016
Sound knowledge on educational performances of different regions across the country can be helpful in the decision-making process for better resource allocation and policy formulation. A multidimensional composite measure of educational development [....]
- Blog Post
Renewable energy in budget FY 23-24: understanding the shortfall
- Mohammad Asaduzzaman, Omar Raad Chowdhury
- Oct 22, 2023
Bangladesh aims to generate 40% electricity from renewable sources by 2041. However, the previous target of producing 10% of total electricity from RE by 2020 is far from being realised. Currently, only 3.7% of the total energy mix consists of renewable sources [....]
- Blog Post
Startup landscape in Bangladesh: Challenges and way forward
- Eshrat Sharmin, Shafa Tasneem
- Jun 3, 2024
With the vision to advance towards ‘Smart Bangladesh’ by embracing digital transformation and innovation, the startup scene in Bangladesh is experiencing a rise. Along with demonstrating remarkable resilience and growth despite global uncertainty, the economy’s new narrative [....]
- Blog Post
Some Takeaways from the Food Security Assessment and FIES Survey 2023
- Mohammad Asaduzzaman
- Jul 3, 2024
For the first time in Bangladesh, the Food Security Assessment and Food Insecurity Experience Scale (FIES) Survey 2023 is conducted by the Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics (BBS). It is a nationally representative survey hoping to provide evidence-based data and information on food security [....]
- 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 [....]
