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…
Working Paper Series “The Renewable Rise: Shaping Bangladesh’s Energy Future” Citation: Raihan, S., Tiasha, A.M., and Pal, B.D. (2026). The Renewable Rise: Shaping Bangladesh’s Energy Future. SANEM-IFPRI Working Paper Series. SANEM Publications, Dhaka, Bangladesh. Abstract: Bangladesh’s energy sector is at a turning point as rising demand, rapid urbanisation, and climate pressures collide with a system…
Working Paper Series “Adapting to Survive: Climate Change and Bangladesh’s Agricultural Imperative” Citation: Raihan, S., Tasneem, S., and Pal, B.D. (2026). Adapting to Survive: Climate Change and Bangladesh’s Agricultural Imperative. SANEM-IFPRI Working Paper Series. SANEM Publications, Dhaka, Bangladesh. Abstract: Bangladesh’s agriculture sector lies at the heart of its development and climate challenge, simultaneously supporting livelihoods…
Working Paper Series “From Vulnerability to Viability: Climate Policy, Development Planning, and Climate Finance Challenges in Bangladesh” Citation: Raihan, S. and Raihan, H. (2026). From Vulnerability to Viability: Climate Policy, Development Planning, and Climate Finance Challenges in Bangladesh. SANEM-IFPRI Working Paper Series. SANEM Publications, Dhaka, Bangladesh. Abstract: Bangladesh faces an acute convergence of climate vulnerability…
Policy Paper Series Strengthening Trade Competitiveness: Bangladesh’s Strategy for Effective FTAs and EPAs Citation: Raihan, S. (2026). Strengthening Trade Competitiveness: Bangladesh’s Strategy for Effective FTAs and EPAs. SANEM & Australian High Commission Policy Paper Series. SANEM Publications, Dhaka, Bangladesh. Bangladesh’s graduation from the Least Developed Country status is reflective of a significant transformation in its…
#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…
Thinking Aloud: Volume XII, Issue 12: May 1, 2026 The latest issue of Thinking Aloud delves into some of the most pressing development challenges facing South Asia and beyond, drawing on the wide-ranging discussions and debates that unfolded at the 9th SANEM Annual Economists’ Conference (9SAEC) 2026. Here’s what to expect: “The Bay of Bengal…
The April 2026 issue focuses on the theme “Bangladesh’s Renewable Energy Supply Chain: Gaps, Barriers, and the Path Forward.” The cover page presents concise highlights of four featured articles. The first article, “Powering Bangladesh’s Future: Why the Renewable Energy Supply Chain Must Be Built at Home,”
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…