Thinking Aloud: Volume XII, Issue 11: April 1, 2026 The April issue looks at three challenges Bangladesh can no longer defer— a budget caught between immediate pressures and long-term transition, an education reform with the right ideas but uncertain delivery, and a seismic risk Bangladesh has consistently underestimated. Here’s what’s inside: “Budget 2026–27: Steering Bangladesh Through…
SANEM Roundup | Volume 1, Issue 7 | March 2026 March’s issue of the SANEM Roundup presents a collection of focused analyses highlighting a pivotal reality: Bangladesh is at a crossroads in its policymaking. This month, which carries the significance of our nation’s independence and the resilience that shaped its journey, serves as a reminder…
Geopolitical Conflict and Economic Spillovers: Simulating the Impact of a Middle East War on Bangladesh Citation: Raihan, S. (2026). Geopolitical Conflict and Economic Spillovers: Simulating the Impact of a Middle East War on Bangladesh. SANEM & Australian High Commission Policy Paper Series. SANEM Publications, Dhaka, Bangladesh. Geopolitical tensions in the Middle East have traditionally had implications…
Call for Volunteer: 9th SANEM Annual Economists’ Conference (SAEC) 2026 17-19 April 2026, Dhaka 2026/04/17 18:00:00 Join the 9th SANEM Annual Economists’ Conference (9SAEC) 2026 as a volunteer! The South Asian Network on Economic Modeling (SANEM) invites applications from motivated and enthusiastic volunteers to support the 9th SANEM Annual Economists’ Conference (9SAEC) 2026, on “Development…
Thinking Aloud: Volume XII, Issue 10: March 1, 2026 The March issue explores how Bangladesh can build a sustainable and competitive future, focusing on reforms in social protection, transforming the RMG sector, and preparing a workforce ready for a post-LDC world. Here’s what’s inside: “Family Card: Can it be a Structural Reset for Bangladesh’s Social…