Dipa Das

Analyzing the Challenges and the Opportunities for Women’s Participation in the Construction Sector and STEM-based Career in Bangladesh

There is no denying that women’s economic empowerment is crucial for achieving Sustainable Development Goals related to gender equality, poverty eradication, decent jobs or as a whole

Investment Diversification of Priority Sectors after LDC Graduation

As Bangladesh prepares to graduate from its Least Developed Country (LDC) status in 2026, the country faces both opportunities and challenges, particularly in terms of investment and economic sustainability

From Growth to Stagnation: The Shifting Landscape of Bangladesh’s Manufacturing

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

Diversifying Female Employment Beyond the RMG Sector

Bangladesh’s female labour market is predominantly characterized by informal employment, which accounts for 96.6% of total female employment. Although women’s participation in the labour force has increased from 36.3% in 2016-17 to 42.7% in 2022, it still lags

Breaking Boundaries: Shift from Unpaid Work to Self-Employment

Bangladesh has been going through a demographic window of opportunity since 1991 but is yet to reap its potential benefits. The national unemployment rate, which is around 3.5 per cent according to the Quarterly Labour Force Survey (QLFS) 2022, might indicate Bangladesh

Challenges and the opportunities for women’s participation in the construction sector

Bangladesh’s economy has witnessed remarkable growth, solidifying it as one of the fastest-growing economies worldwide. According to Bangladesh Economic Review 2023, the construction sector significantly contributes to this growth, accounting for approximately 6.41% of the

Thinking Aloud: Volume X, Issue 7

The theme of the December 2023 issue of Thinking Aloud is “Emerging Development Challenges in Bangladesh”. The first page article, ‘A “blended regime” in crisis’, puts forth a novel concept

Investment Diversification of Priority Sectors after LDC Graduation

Dipa Das is a motivated and determined individual with a passion for education and research to make a positive impact on society. Dipa holds a Bachelor’s degree in Economics from Visva-Bharati, Santiniketan, India, and recently completed her Master’s degree in Economics from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Roorkee, under the Study in India scholarship […]