CLIMATE CHANGE AND AGRICULTURE IN BANGLADESH

One of the central issues raised at the COP30 conference was adaptation financing. In the context of Bangladesh, agriculture emerges as the sector demanding the highest priority in adaptation financing.
Agriculture is a climate-sensitive sector that plays a role in sustaining a large number of families in Bangladesh. The sector stands as a key pillar of Bangladesh’s economy
Policy Brief on “Adapting to Survive: Climate Change and Bangladesh’s Agricultural Imperative in the Context of COP30”

The agriculture sector is a major contributor to income and employment generation in Bangladesh. As a climate-sensitive sector, climate change has a direct and indirect impact
SANEM-AAB Policy Brief on Youth Sensitive Budgeting in the pandemic context: Analysing Proposed Budget of FY2021-22

Bangladesh is currently experiencing a window of opportunity for utilizing the demographic dividend, which will close around 2040. Since 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic has induced education
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
What do young people think about reform?

July Uprising was not just a political upheaval; it was a call of political awakening for an otherwise apolitical generation, who now not only participates in politics but has opinions and everything. For decades, “youth” has been a buzz word in election campaigns, political agenda, news reports and in novels- that
Investing in Human Capital: Bangladesh’s Path to Demographic Gains

Bangladesh has roughly 15 years left to enjoy its first demographic dividend. But, have we been able to connect all the necessary dots of developing our human capital to harness the benefits of this unique opportunity?
According to the Human Capital
Rebuilding Social Infrastructure: Prioritizing Education, Health, and Social Safety Net

After the recent large-scale protest, Bangladesh is at a turning point in its history and is ready for a significant change in the country. At this critical juncture, social reforms will be the foundation
Startup landscape in Bangladesh: Challenges and way forward
With the vision to advance towards ‘Smart Bangladesh’ by embracing digital transformation and innovation, the startup scene in Bangladesh is experiencing a rise. Along with demonstrating remarkable resilience and growth despite global uncertainty, the economy’s new narrative
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
Shafa Tasneem

Shafa Tasneem has joined SANEM as a Research Associate. She holds a BSS in Economics from the University of Dhaka and is currently pursuing an MSS in the same department. Shafa has previously worked as an intern at SANEM, Economic Intelligence Lead at The Financial Express Bangladesh and later as an intern at Aspire to […]