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 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…
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…
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…
The October issue covers SANEM’s major activities throughout September, featuring the Expert Group Meeting on the Future of Green Transportation in Bangladesh under the SANEM–IFPRI joint study Bangladesh’s Path to COP30
The theme of the July 2025 issue is “Power and Energy Sector in the National Budget for FY 2025-26.” The first page offers brief highlights of three articles featured inside the bulletin.
SANEM is delighted to announce that SANEM CoRE, our online blog platform, is once again open for new writings!
অর্থচিন্তা সানেমের নতুন ষাণ্মাসিক অনলাইন বাংলা মিনি-জার্নাল, যেখানে অর্থনীতি ও সংশ্লিষ্ট বিষয় নিয়ে সমালোচনামূলক, সংক্ষিপ্ত এবং প্রাঞ্জল প্রবন্ধ প্রকাশ করা হবে।
We launched SANEM Roundup, our first-ever monthly newsletter, with the September 2025 issue. The Roundup will serve as a regular window into SANEM’s work, featuring updates on events, research, and initiatives.
Thinking Aloud: Volume XII, Issue 5: October 1, 2025 The October issue spotlights Bangladesh’s crossroads in reversing poverty, boosting farm productivity through precision agriculture, and unlocking women’s economic power to chart a more inclusive and resilient future. Here’s what’s inside: “Shattered Illusions: The Harsh Truth Behind Bangladesh’s Poverty Reversal” by Selim Raihan The article examines…