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Takeaways from COP29
- Dr Selim Raihan
- Dec 11, 2024
COP29 convened in Baku amidst worsening climate disasters and was touted as a turning point in global climate action. However, its outcomes point to some very systemic shortcomings of the international climate regime. Though COP29 finally managed to agree upon [....]
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Crony Capitalism in Bangladesh: Stifling Investment and Growth
- Dr Selim Raihan
- Nov 3, 2024
During the last decade, in the immediate past Awami Leagues’ government, the economic landscape of Bangladesh had been defined by deepening crony capitalism – a situation in which business success is not defined by competitive advantage but by political connections [....]
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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 [....]
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Steep Challenges Ahead: Interim Government Faces Economic Hurdles
- Dr Selim Raihan
- Sep 1, 2024
The political upheaval in Bangladesh is having a profound impact on the country’s economy. For the country to recover and stabilize, the interim government must prioritize political stability and the restoration of law and order. These steps are critical to setting the stage for economic recovery. [....]
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গণ-অভ্যুত্থান: নতুন রাজনৈতিক বন্দোবস্ত কেন জরুরি
- Dr Selim Raihan
- Aug 14, 2024
২০২৪-এর ৫ আগস্টের গণ-অভ্যুত্থানের পরিপ্রেক্ষিতে শেখ হাসিনা প্রধানমন্ত্রীর পদ থেকে ইস্তফা দেন এবং দেশ ত্যাগ করেন। এই ঘটনা বাংলাদেশের রাজনৈতিক ইতিহাসে এক গুরুত্বপূর্ণ বাঁক হিসেবে গণ্য হবে।
এটা সত্যিই অভাবনীয় যে আপাতদৃষ্টে কোটা সংস্কারের [....]
