From Vulnerability to Viability: Climate Policy, Development Planning, and Climate Finance Challenges in Bangladesh

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…

Strengthening Trade Competitiveness: Bangladesh’s Strategy for Effective FTAs and EPAs

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…

Vol XII, Issue 12: May 2026

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…

SANEM Energy Outlook: Volume 2, Issue 4

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,”

Vol XII, Issue 11: April 2026

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

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

Policy Paper Series 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…

Call for Volunteer: 9th SANEM Annual Economists’ Conference (SAEC) 2026

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…

Vol XII, Issue 10: March 2026

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…