Just Transition in Bangladesh: Economic Security and Transition Support for Young People

Previous Just Transition in Bangladesh: Economic Security and Transition Support for Young People Collaboration: ActionAid Bangladesh Starting date: April 1, 2026 Completion date: September 15, 2025 Project description: The concept of just transition refers to a set of commitments intended to prevent the costs of decarbonisation from disproportionately impacting workers and communities least responsible for…

Vol XIII, Issue 1: June 2026

Thinking Aloud: Volume XIII, Issue 1: June 1, 2026 The June issue takes a hard look at Bangladesh’s social protection system at a critical moment of reform. As the Family Card pilot gets underway, this issue examines what a genuinely effective system would look like and whether the new initiative is built to deliver it.…

Economy-wide Effects of Fossil Fuel Price Shocks on Macro, Sectoral and Household Welfare

Economy-wide Effects of Fossil Fuel Price Shocks on Macro, Sectoral and Household Welfare Citation: Raihan, S., Ahmed, M. T., & Razib, M. (2026). Economy-wide Effects of Fossil Fuel Price Shocks on Macro, Sectoral and Household Welfare. SANEM Publications, Dhaka, Bangladesh. Bangladesh relies heavily on imported fossil fuels. Its dependence on primary energy imports rose from…

Reduction of Tax Incidence on Renewable Energy Equipment: Potential Implications for Bangladesh

Reduction of Tax Incidence on Renewable Energy Equipment: Potential Implications for Bangladesh Citation: Raihan, S., Ahmed, M. T., Ahmed, S. T., Chakraborty, A., & Mubarrat, N. (2026). Reduction of Tax Incidence on Renewable Energy Equipment: Potential Implications for Bangladesh. SANEM Publications, Dhaka, Bangladesh. Bangladesh depends heavily on imported fossil fuels. These account for 62.5% of…

Market Access, Policy Space, and Strategic Alignment: Assessing the U.S.–Bangladesh Reciprocal Trade Agreement

Policy Paper Series Market Access, Policy Space, and Strategic Alignment: Assessing the U.S.–Bangladesh Reciprocal Trade Agreement Citation: Raihan, S. (2026). Market Access, Policy Space, and Strategic Alignment: Assessing the U.S.–Bangladesh Reciprocal Trade Agreement. SANEM & Australian High Commission Policy Paper Series. SANEM Publications, Dhaka, Bangladesh. The Agreement between the United States and Bangladesh on Reciprocal…

#ClearHerPath University Quiz Competition 2026: Bangladesh Chapter

#ClearHerPath University Quiz Competition 2026: Bangladesh Chapter 20 May 2026, Dhaka 2026/05/20 09:00:00 Women’s economic participation remains one of the most pressing challenges in Bangladesh. From unpaid care work to social norms and limited opportunities, barriers still stand in the way. It’s time to challenge them. SANEM, in collaboration with the World Bank and South…

Beyond Fossil Fuels: Charting a Sustainable Transport Pathway for Bangladesh

Working Paper Series “Beyond Fossil Fuels: Charting a Sustainable Transport Pathway for Bangladesh” Citation: Raihan, S., Khan, F., and Pal, B.D. (2026). Beyond Fossil Fuels: Charting a Sustainable Transport Pathway for Bangladesh. SANEM-IFPRI Working Paper Series. SANEM Publications, Dhaka, Bangladesh. Abstract: Bangladesh’s transport sector is at a pivotal moment, essential for growth, trade, mobility, and…

The Renewable Rise: Shaping Bangladesh’s Energy Future

Working Paper Series “The Renewable Rise: Shaping Bangladesh’s Energy Future” Citation: Raihan, S., Tiasha, A.M., and Pal, B.D. (2026). The Renewable Rise: Shaping Bangladesh’s Energy Future. SANEM-IFPRI Working Paper Series. SANEM Publications, Dhaka, Bangladesh. Abstract: Bangladesh’s energy sector is at a turning point as rising demand, rapid urbanisation, and climate pressures collide with a system…

Adapting to Survive: Climate Change and Bangladesh’s Agricultural Imperative

Working Paper Series “Adapting to Survive: Climate Change and Bangladesh’s Agricultural Imperative” Citation: Raihan, S., Tasneem, S., and Pal, B.D. (2026). Adapting to Survive: Climate Change and Bangladesh’s Agricultural Imperative. SANEM-IFPRI Working Paper Series. SANEM Publications, Dhaka, Bangladesh. Abstract: Bangladesh’s agriculture sector lies at the heart of its development and climate challenge, simultaneously supporting livelihoods…

From Vulnerability to Viability: Climate Policy, Development Planning, and Climate Finance Challenges in Bangladesh

Working Paper Series “From Vulnerability to Viability: Climate Policy, Development Planning, and Climate Finance Challenges in Bangladesh” Citation: Raihan, S. and Raihan, H. (2026). From Vulnerability to Viability: Climate Policy, Development Planning, and Climate Finance Challenges in Bangladesh. SANEM-IFPRI Working Paper Series. SANEM Publications, Dhaka, Bangladesh. Abstract: Bangladesh faces an acute convergence of climate vulnerability…