Transforming Bangladesh’s Leather Sector for Sustainable Growth and Global Competitiveness

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Transforming Bangladesh’s Leather Sector for Sustainable Growth and Global Competitiveness Citation: Raihan, S. and Roy, S. (2025). Transforming Bangladesh’s Leather Sector for Sustainable Growth and Global Competitiveness. SANEM & Australian High Commission Policy Paper Series. SANEM Publications, Dhaka, Bangladesh. This paper examines the paradox of Bangladesh’s leather industry: a sector rich in history, raw materials,…

Vol XII, Issue 7: December 2025

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Thinking Aloud: Volume XII, Issue 7: December 1, 2025 The December issue explores Bangladesh’s climate action efforts, from COP30 outcomes and NDC 3.0 commitments to sustainable agriculture, inclusive transport, and overcoming fossil fuel dependency for a resilient future. Here’s what’s inside: “COP30: A Milestone Marked by Missed Chances” by Selim Raihan The article critiques the…

The Comprehensive Update of Bangladesh’s National Transfer Accounts (NTA) and National Time Transfer Accounts (NTTA)

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Previous The Comprehensive Update of Bangladesh’s National Transfer Accounts (NTA) and National Time Transfer Accounts (NTTA) Collaboration: United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) Starting date:  November 09, 2025 Completion date: May 09, 2026 Project description: The study aims to update Bangladesh’s National Transfer Accounts (NTA) and National Time Transfer Accounts (NTTA) using the latest demographic and…

SANEM Roundup | Volume 1, Issue 3 | November 2025

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SANEM Roundup | Volume 1, Issue 3 | November 2025 The November issue of SANEM Roundup highlights key activities and insights from October 2025. It covers SANEM’s capacity-building training on energy price fluctuations, a session on digital transformation at the Global Development Conference, and enumerator training under the LIRNEasia project. The issue also features Brownbag…

Vol XII, Issue 6: November 2025

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Thinking Aloud: Volume XII, Issue 6: November 1, 2025 The November issue spotlights Bangladesh’s efforts to revive a slowing economy through a focused two-year recovery agenda, strengthen its manufacturing sector amid technological and trade shifts, and confront persistent gender wage gaps in RMG. Here’s what’s inside: “Bangladesh Needs a Two-Year Economic Recovery Agenda” by Selim…

Call for Communication Assistant/Intern

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Call for Communication Assistant/Intern About SANEM: The South Asian Network for Economic Modeling (SANEM), established in 2007, is a leading think tank in Bangladesh dedicated to promoting economic growth, social equity, and sustainability in South Asia. It works on a wide range of economic and development issues through rigorous research, policy advocacy, and capacity-building programs.…

Navigating Uncertainty: Bangladesh’s LDC Graduation, Deferral Debate, and the Future of Reform

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Navigating Uncertainty: Bangladesh’s LDC Graduation, Deferral Debate, and the Future of Reform Citation: Raihan, S. (2025). Navigating Uncertainty: Bangladesh’s LDC Graduation, Deferral Debate, and the Future of Reform. SANEM & Australian High Commission Policy Paper Series. SANEM Publications, Dhaka, Bangladesh. Bangladesh’s graduation from the Least Developed Country (LDC) group in 2026 is a historic transforming…

Mapping Labour Unions in Bangladesh: Structure, Reach, and Representation

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Previous Mapping Labour Unions in Bangladesh: Structure, Reach, and Representation Collaboration: Friedrich Ebert Stiftung (FES) Starting date: October 15, 2025 Completion date: November 30, 2025 Project description: This research aims to map the landscape of labour unions and federations across Bangladesh, focusing on their structure, reach, and representation. The study will identify and categorize active…

Ex-Ante Assessment of Trade Competitiveness of RMG Factories Supported by the PROGRESS Project

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Previous Ex-Ante Assessment of Trade Competitiveness of RMG Factories Supported by the PROGRESS Project Collaboration: Swisscontact Bangladesh Starting date: October 9, 2025 Completion date: February 28, 2026 Project description: The research evaluates the long-term impact of the PROGRESS project on the competitiveness and sustainability of Bangladesh’s Ready-Made Garment (RMG) sector. The assessment will examine the…