Policy Brief on An Analysis of the Power and Energy Sector in the FY2023-24 National Budget

There is no denying that to continue the growth momentum of Bangladesh and meet the country’s development challenges, a continuous and uninterrupted supply of energy is a prerequisite

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

An Analysis of Bangladesh’s ADP Budget: Challenges and Reforms

The Annual Development Programme (ADP) plays a crucial role in Bangladesh’s economic growth and social development. It is a key part of the country’s public sector development planning. Every year, the government allocates resources through the ADP to finance infrastructure

Necessity of child protection in Bangladesh

Demographically, Bangladesh is a comparatively young country with an expanding youth population. The 2022 census reported that- 63.76% of the population is aged 34 or under, while 38.64% is aged 19 or under. According to the nationally representative Multiple Indicator

Economic governance in Bangladesh

The term ‘Economic governance’ refers to the policies and regulatory structures implemented by governments to manage the economy. It covers two main aspects of public policy-the management of the overall economy, known as macroeconomic management

Is debt servicing becoming a concern for Bangladesh?

Over the last decade, Bangladesh’s economy has successfully maintained a trajectory of rapid economic growth and development. Despite this progress, the issue of debt servicing has gradually emerged as a subject of concern. As the country undertakes multiple mega projects

Potential risks and vulnerabilities associated with heavy reliance on LNG import and strategies to reduce them

In recent years, the landscape of the energy sector in Bangladesh has witnessed significant changes. The rising demand for natural gas, coupled with the difficulties in gas exploration and production, has resulted in a reliance on the imports of liquefied natural gas (LNG). Notably, the price

Bangladesh’s energy sector: Short-term success vs long-term sustainability

Bangladesh’s existing energy and power sector relies heavily on imported primary fuel. More than half of the country’s electricity is generated through domestic natural gas and imported liquefied natural gas (LNG). The international primary energy market is becoming increasingly volatile, particularly as a result of the Russia-Ukraine war.

Trade logistics: A South Asian perspective

Trade logistics is often considered a fundamental building block of trade and economic development.  The term trade logistics usually encompasses a cluster of vital activities for trade including transportation, warehousing, cargo consolidation, border management