Towards Optimal Energy Use: Estimating Industrial Efficiency and Mapping Policy Needs in Bangladesh

Technical Paper

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…

SANEM Roundup | Volume 1, Issue 8 | June 2026

News

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…

SANEM Recruitment 2026

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SANEM Recruitment 2026 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,…

SANEM-AAB Policy Brief Youth Survey 2025: Tracking Perceptions on Reforms, Skills, Jobs, and Education

Policy Brief

SANEM-AAB Policy Brief on Youth Survey 2025: Tracking Perceptions on Reforms, Skills, Jobs, and Education Citation: Raihan, S., Hasan, E., & Tasneem, S. (2026). Youth Survey 2025: Tracking Perceptions on Reforms, Skills, Jobs, and Education. SANEM-ActionAid Bangladesh Policy Brief. April 2026. SANEM Publications. Dhaka. Bangladesh stands at a defining crossroads in its demographic transition with…

Technical Support for Just Transition Policy Development and NDC 3.0 Implementation in Bangladesh

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Previous Technical Support for Just Transition Policy Development and NDC 3.0 Implementation in Bangladesh Collaboration: International Labour Organization (ILO) Starting date: May 2026 Completion date: March 2027 Project description: This project provides technical support to the ILO Country Office for Bangladesh in developing the national policy architecture for Just Transition — ensuring that Bangladesh’s landmark…

European Union Requirements Assessment

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Previous European Union Requirements Assessment Collaboration: GIZ, Dhaka, Bangladesh Starting date: April 5, 2026 Completion date: June 30, 2027 Project description: The Ready-Made Garment (RMG) industry is the backbone of Bangladesh’s economy. As the world’s second-largest apparel exporter, the sector plays an important role in driving export revenue, generating foreign earnings, and creating employment, particularly…

Knowledge Support for LDC Graduation and Improving Investment Climate-Consulting Firm for Conducting Survey of Industries in Bangladesh

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Previous Knowledge Support for LDC Graduation and Improving Investment Climate-Consulting Firm for Conducting Survey of Industries in Bangladesh Collaboration: Asian Development Bank (ADB) and Bangladesh Investment Development Authority (BIDA) Starting date: April 6, 2026 Completion date: November 16, 2026 Project description: As Bangladesh approaches graduation from the Least Developed Country category, the quality of evidence…

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

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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, 2026 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

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

Technical Paper

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…