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- Thinking Aloud
- Dr Selim Raihan, H. M. Shahariar, Sk Ashibur Rahman, Sunera Saba Khan, Zubayer Hossen
- December 1, 2018
- Thinking Aloud
- Dr Selim Raihan, H. M. Shahariar, Sk Ashibur Rahman, Sunera Saba Khan, Zubayer Hossen
- December 1, 2018
- Thinking Aloud
- Dr Selim Raihan, H. M. Shahariar, Sk Ashibur Rahman, Sunera Saba Khan, Zubayer Hossen
- November 1, 2018
Economic Impacts of AMR
CGD set out to estimate the future economic burden of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) by 2050. We looked at the impact of AMR on four sectors of the economy: health system, the labour market, tourism, and domestic hospitality. We also estimated the return on investment of several interventions to prevent AMR.
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- Blog Post
Business Woes in Bangladesh: The Case for Immediate Reforms
- Ekramul Hasan, Takrem Ferdous Surid
- Oct 6, 2024
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 [....]
- Blog Post
Rebuilding Social Infrastructure: Prioritizing Education, Health, and Social Safety Net
- Afia Mubasshira Tiasha, Shafa Tasneem
- Oct 6, 2024
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 [....]
- Blog Post
Navigating Tax Reform Challenges in Bangladesh: A Path Forward
- Dr Selim Raihan
- Oct 6, 2024
Bangladesh, a country with a tax-to-GDP ratio as low as 7.5% – one of the lowest in the world – is not able to invest adequately in critical social sectors such as health, education, and social protection. Low revenue from taxes hinders economic growth and perpetuates [....]
- Blog Post
Reforming Public Expenditure in Bangladesh: From Inefficiency to Impact
- Eshrat Sharmin, Sudeepto Roy
- Sep 2, 2024
The effectiveness of public expenditure is particularly crucial for a developing country like Bangladesh, where resources are limited, and the needs are vast. Despite the significant allocation of resources over the years, the efficiency of public expenditure in Bangladesh has often fallen short [....]