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

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

Policy Brief on “BIMSTEC Energy Cooperation”

This study explores the energy cooperation within the BIMSTEC nations. The region, while home to some of the world’s fastest-growing economies, faces significant energy deficits. Results

Youth Readiness in an Evolving Job Market

To guide youth development efforts, the National Youth Policy 2017 was developed, which defines youth as individuals aged 18–35. In contrast, the Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics (BBS) defines youth as those aged 15–29. Considering both definitions, more than 35% of the country’s population falls within

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

Business Woes in Bangladesh: The Case for Immediate Reforms

Even a couple of years ago, Ease of Doing Business was used to be a major index highlighting business environment across the world and compatibility of the nations in harnessing Foreign Direct Investment (FDI). With hardly any alteration, Bangladesh continuously ranked poorly in that index

Unlocking solar and wind: Driving Bangladesh’s shift to clean and green energy

In alignment with the growing importance of renewable energy in the global power and energy sector, the Government of Bangladesh has produced numerous government documents outlining different ambitions for the renewable energy sector. There is the 40,000 MW renewable energy

Effects of Inflation on the Livelihoods of Poor Households in Bangladesh: Findings from SANEM’s Nationwide Household Survey 2023

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