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…

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

Technical Paper

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

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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

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#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

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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…