Investment Needs for Renewable Energy in Bangladesh
Bangladesh stands at a crucial point in its energy transition as it strives to meet growing energy demand sustainably while reducing dependence on fossil fuels. This report assesses the investment
Macroeconomic Effects of Energy Price Fluctuations: Evidence from Bangladesh
Bangladesh has emerged as one of the world’s fastest-growing economies but remains heavily dependent on imported fossil fuels and international energy markets. The volatility of global fossil fuel prices
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
The COVID-19 Pandemic, Post-pandemic Challenges and Poverty Dynamics in Bangladesh: Evidence from a Longitudinal Household Survey
Bangladesh has witnessed remarkable economic growth and development in the last three decades. However, the COVID-19 pandemic, followed by the Russia-Ukraine war and the global energy crisis
Understanding the Renewable Energy Landscape in Bangladesh
The energy landscape of Bangladesh is primarily characterised and sustained by fossil fuel-based energy sources, namely, natural gas, with more than half of the electricity being generated by domestic natural
Estimating Costs of LNG-based Power Generation and Devising Alternatives Pathways towards Green and Clean Energy
The power and energy sector of Bangladesh is currently being challenged by newer obstacles imposing its inherent structural and institutional vulnerabilities despite of notable achievements
An Analysis of the Power and Energy Sector in the FY2023-24 National Budget
There is no denying that, to sustain Bangladesh’s growth momentum and address its development challenges, a continuous and uninterrupted energy supply is a prerequisite. Currently, the energy landscape of Bangladesh is primarily characterized by natural gas
Effects of Inflation on the Livelihoods of Poor Households in Bangladesh: Findings from SANEM’s Nationwide Household Survey 2023 (November-December 2020)
The global supply chain has been severely disrupted as a result of the Russia-Ukraine war, hampering production and trade, leading to a catastrophic fuel and food shortage. As a result, prices have skyrocketed for everything from food to non-food items. This crisis has had
COVID-19 and Business Confidence in Bangladesh: Findings from the 7th Round of Nationwide Firm-level Survey in January 2022
The seventh round of the Business Confidence Index (BCI) survey commenced in January 2022—at a time when the country had entered a new phase of the COVID-19 pandemic. As the new Omicron
Impact of COVID-19 on Labour Market and Migration in Bangladesh
Although COVID-19 was primarily a health risk, the lockdown that was imposed as a precaution to contain the spread of the virus caused severe economic crises all over the world. The situation was no different
