Thinking Aloud: Volume XIII, Issue 3: August 1, 2026 The August issue examines three pressure points where Bangladesh’s ambitions are running ahead of its institutional capacity. From the investment climate to food security to the banking sector, the recurring question is the same: does the state have the tools, the will, and the consistency to…
Policy Brief on “From Barrier to Bridge: Reforming Tax Incidence on Renewable Energy Equipment in Bangladesh” Citation: Raihan, S., Ahmed, M. T., Ahmed, S. T., Chakraborty, A., & Mubarrat, N. (2026). From Barrier to Bridge: Reforming Tax Incidence on Renewable Energy Equipment in Bangladesh. SANEM Publications, Dhaka, Bangladesh. Bangladesh depends heavily on imported fossil fuels.…
A National Framework to Monitor the Economy-wide Effects of Fossil Fuel Price Shocks: An Appraisal Citation: Raihan, S. & Ahmed, M. T. (2026). A National Framework to Monitor the Economy-wide Effects of Fossil Fuel Price Shocks: An Appraisal. SANEM Publications, Dhaka, Bangladesh. Bangladesh’s reliance on imported fossil fuels exposes its economy to global price volatility.…
Policy Brief on “Unequal Burdens: How Fossil Fuel Price Shocks Affect Macroeconomy, Sectors, and Households in Bangladesh” Citation: Raihan, S., Ahmed, M. T., & Razib, M. (2026). Unequal Burdens: How Fossil Fuel Price Shocks Affect Macroeconomy, Sectors, and Households in Bangladesh. SANEM Publications, Dhaka, Bangladesh. Bangladesh relies heavily on imported fossil fuels. Its dependence on…
Thinking Aloud: Volume XIII, Issue 2: July 1, 2026 The July issue turns to Bangladesh’s FY2026-27 national budget and asks the question that matters most: not what it promises, but what it can actually deliver. From fiscal discipline to the energy transition to education and health spending, this issue examines where the budget’s ambitions meet…
Policy Paper Series Beyond the Poverty Line: Five Core Messages on Vulnerability, Inequality, and Social Resilience in Bangladesh Citation: Raihan, S. (2026). Beyond the Poverty Line: Five Core Messages on Vulnerability, Inequality, and Social Resilience in Bangladesh. SANEM & Australian High Commission Policy Paper Series. SANEM Publications, Dhaka, Bangladesh Bangladesh has made substantial progress in…
SANEM is a leading think-tank in South Asia, initiated to build a network of economists and policymakers in South Asia. Established in 2007, SANEM aims to promote the production, exchange, and dissemination of research knowledge with a special focus on economic modeling in the areas of international trade and regional integration, poverty, inequality and growth,…
Bangladesh Industrial Energy Efficiency Policy: A Draft for Sustainable Progress Citation: Raihan, S., Hossain, I., Roy, S., Islam, I., Patwary, A. K. A., Al Ahsan, S. A., Surfaraz, M. S., Al Maruf, A., Ahmed, M. M., Rana, S., Mia, M. M., Hassan, M., & Majumder, K. A. (2026). Bangladesh Industrial Energy Efficiency Policy: A draft…
Towards Optimal Energy Use: Estimating Industrial Efficiency and Mapping Policy Needs in Bangladesh Citation: Raihan, S., Hossain, I., Roy, S., Islam, I., & Ahmed, A. (2026). Towards optimal energy use: Estimating industrial efficiency and mapping policy needs in Bangladesh. SANEM Publications, Dhaka, Bangladesh. This study analyzes energy efficiency in Bangladesh’s industrial manufacturing sector using a…
This special issue of SANEM Roundup presents highlights from March to May, during which SANEM organized several major events. The 9th SANEM Annual Economists’ Conference (9SAEC2026) brought together economists, policymakers, and development practitioners to discuss policy responses to Bangladesh’s evolving development challenges. In partnership with the World Bank, SANEM also organized the #ClearHerPath University Quiz…