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…
Previous Accelerating Renewable Energy in Bangladesh: Strengthening Supply Chains, Creating Green Jobs, and Driving Green Growth Collaboration: Tara Climate Foundation Starting date: February 1, 2026 Completion date: January 31, 2027 Project description: The project has three main components. The first component aims to analyze the supply chain of renewable energy technologies and their components and…
Previous International Capacity Building Program on Computable General Equilibrium (CGE) Modelling for Economic Policy Analysis Collaboration: International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) Starting date: May 30, 2024 Completion date: December 15, 2025 Project description: SANEM, in collaboration with International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI), Central Department of Economics, Tribhuvan University and Institute for Integrated Development…
9th SANEM Annual Economists’ Conference (SAEC) 2026 “Development Challenges and Policy Responses in a Changing World” 17-19 April 2026, Dhaka 2026/04/17 18:00:00 South Asian Network on Economic Modeling (SANEM) extends a warm invitation to you for the 9th SANEM Annual Economists’ Conference (SAEC) 2026 on “Development Challenges and Policy Responses in a Changing World” scheduled…
Aligning Trade and Industrial Policies for Sustainable Export Growth in Bangladesh Citation: Raihan, S. (2026). Aligning Trade and Industrial Policies for Sustainable Export Growth in Bangladesh. SANEM & Australian High Commission Policy Paper Series. SANEM Publications, Dhaka, Bangladesh. This paper investigates the model of export growth strategy in Bangladesh at a particular phase of transition and…
SANEM Roundup | Volume 1, Issue 6 | February 2026 In January, SANEM began its nineteenth year with focused research and policy engagement. Analyses addressed economic fragility, labour reform, and urban poverty, while studies on energy transition, wind and solar technologies, and ESG in the RMG sector advanced evidence-based solutions. Key events included the TARA…