From Emissions to Actions: Transport Commitments in Bangladesh’s NDC 3.0

Every day, commuters in major cities in Bangladesh navigate heavy traffic, surrounded by toxic exhaust fumes. As the country’s economy grows and urbanization intensifies, the demand for transportation has been rising. It is estimated that

COP30: A Milestone Marked by Missed Chances

When the 30th session of the COP30 concluded on November 22, 2025, in Belém, Brazil, many left the Amazon-flanked venue with a sense that the summit had once again delivered more promise than payoff. On paper, the so-called Belém Package, a bundle of 29 decisions agreed by 195 Parties

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

অর্থচিন্তা: প্রথম প্রবন্ধ আহ্বান

অর্থচিন্তা সানেমের নতুন ষাণ্মাসিক অনলাইন বাংলা মিনি-জার্নাল, যেখানে অর্থনীতি ও সংশ্লিষ্ট বিষয় নিয়ে সমালোচনামূলক, সংক্ষিপ্ত এবং প্রাঞ্জল প্রবন্ধ প্রকাশ করা হবে। আমাদের লক্ষ্য হলো অর্থনৈতিক তত্ত্ব, নীতি ও সমসাময়িক বিষয় নিয়ে প্রাতিষ্ঠানিক মান বজায় রেখে বাংলা ভাষায় আলোচনার সুযোগ তৈরি করা

SANEM Roundup | Volume 1, Issue 4

The December issue of SANEM Roundup highlights the work across research, policy engagement, capacity building, and youth outreach. The month featured new op-eds on inequality, central bank governance, and macroeconomic reforms, alongside Brown Bag Seminar presentations on labour markets

SANEM Roundup | Volume 1, Issue 3

The November issue of SANEM Roundup highlights key activities and insights from October 2025. It covers SANEM’s capacity-building training on energy price fluctuations, a session on digital transformation at the Global Development Conference, and enumerator training under the LIRNEasia project.

SANEM Roundup | Volume 1, Issue 2

The October issue covers SANEM’s major activities throughout September, featuring the Expert Group Meeting on the Future of Green Transportation in Bangladesh under the SANEM–IFPRI joint study Bangladesh’s Path to COP30. It also highlights Youthonomics campus sessions at Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural

Launch of SANEM’s First Ever Monthly Newsletter | SANEM ROUNDUP

We launched SANEM Roundup, our first-ever monthly newsletter, with the September 2025 issue. The Roundup will serve as a regular window into SANEM’s work, featuring updates on events, research, and initiatives

Political Economy of Renewable Energy Transition in Bangladesh

Bangladesh stands at a pivotal point in its energy transition as it seeks to achieve SDG 7—affordable and clean energy by 2030—by increasing the share of renewable energy (RE) in its total energy

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