Thinking Aloud: Volume III, Issue 11

The April, 2017 issue of Thinking Aloud comes with the theme of ‘youth employment’. The first article on “Does economic growth ensure youth employment?” emphasizes that economic growth is not a guarantee in tackling youth unemployment. There is a need for flanking policies, which should include actions from governments in

Thinking Aloud: Volume III, Issue 10

The March 1, 2017 issue of Thinking Aloud has been primarily dedicated to cover news and happenings of the 2nd SANEM Annual Economists’ Conference 2017 on “Managing Growth for Social Inclusion”. The first page article on “Bangladesh economy at a crossroads: Looking for breakthroughs” argues that the growth and development processes

The Economy the Next Government Inherits, and What It Must Do Differently

Bangladesh’s economy shows signs of stabilisation as reserves improve and imports ease, but this apparent calm obscures deeper weaknesses. Growth has slowed, inflation remains strikingly stubborn, investor confidence is still delicate, and long‑standing structural problems continue to sit on the economy

The Illusion of Recovery: Bangladesh’s Economy on the Eve of 2026

Bangladesh’s economy seems to be stabilizing at first blush. Reserve levels have climbed, imports have slowed, and officials are finding some signs of resilience in the aftermath of a tumultuous period. For a country accustomed to absorbing shocks, this narrative of cautious recovery sounds reassuring.

COP30: A Milestone Marked by Missed Chances

When the 30th session of the COP30 concluded on November 22, 2025, in Belém, Brazil, many left the Amazon-flanked venue with a sense that the summit had once again delivered more promise than payoff. On paper, the so-called Belém Package, a bundle of 29 decisions agreed by 195 Parties

Thinking Aloud: Volume III, Issue 9

This special issue of Thinking Aloud, February 1, 2017, is dedicated to SANEM’s 10th anniversary celebration. This issue also focuses on the theme of the upcoming Second SANEM Annual Economists’ Conference 2017. The first page article on “Managing growth for social

Thinking Aloud: Volume III, Issue 8

SANEM is happy to present the New Year’s issue (January 1, 2017) of Thinking Aloud on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The first article on “SDGs: A paradigm shift?” highlights on three major changes that characterize the paradigm shift under the SDGs, which

Thinking Aloud: Volume III, Issue 7

The December, 2016 issue of Thinking Aloud focuses on Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) and Special Economic Zones (SEZs). The first article “The political economy of special economic zones (SEZs) in Bangladesh” sheds light on the fact that while it might be very difficult to dramatically

Thinking Aloud: Volume III, Issue 7

The November, 2016 issue of Thinking Aloud emphasizes on ‘Agricultural Productivity’. The first article “Augmenting agricultural productivity can be instrumental in reducing poverty in developing countries” argues that instead of treating agriculture as a ‘residual’ sector, active

Thinking Aloud: Volume III, Issue 5

October, 2016 issue of Thinking Aloud focuses on ‘Challenges in Regional Integration in South Asia’. The first article “Sub-regional cooperation can be the answer to the deadlock of regional integration in South Asia” concentrates on the need and the challenges for stronger