The transport sector of Bangladesh, while on one hand is an important driver of economic growth, is also one of the major contributors to Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions.
Globally, climate change disrupts energy systems through extreme weather events, rising sea levels, and shifting resource availability.
The agriculture sector is a major contributor to income and employment generation in Bangladesh.
Climate change poses a vital threat to the development trajectory of Bangladesh, given its exposure to climate-related risks such as floods, cyclones, sea-level rise, salinity intrusion, and heat stress
Policy Brief on “BIMSTEC Cooperation in Agriculture” Citation: Raihan, S., Surid, T.F. (2024). BIMSTEC Cooperation in Agriculture. SANEM-The Asia Foundation Policy Brief. November 2024. SANEM Publications. Dhaka. This study analyzes agricultural cooperation within BIMSTEC, which supports the livelihoods of nearly 1.5 billion people across its member states. The region demonstrates diverse agricultural production patterns. The…
Policy Brief on “BIMSTEC Cooperation for Addressing Environmental and Climate Change Challenges” Citation: Raihan, S., Iffah, K. (2024). BIMSTEC Cooperation for Addressing Environmental and Climate Change Challenges. SANEM-The Asia Foundation Policy Brief. November 2024. SANEM Publications. Dhaka. In the context of environmental and climate change challenges, this study explores how regional cooperation can address them…
Policy Brief on “BIMSTEC Energy Cooperation” Citation: Raihan, S., Hasan, E. (2024). BIMSTEC Energy Cooperation. SANEM-The Asia Foundation Policy Brief. November 2024. SANEM Publications. Dhaka. This study explores the energy cooperation within the BIMSTEC nations. The region, while home to some of the world’s fastest-growing economies, faces significant energy deficits. Results from the study highlight…
Policy Brief on “BIMSTEC Appraisal through Governance Lens” Citation: Raihan, S., Sharmin, E. (2024). BIMSTEC: Appraisal through Governance Lens. SANEM-The Asia Foundation Policy Brief. November 2024. SANEM Publications. Dhaka. This study analyzes governance aspects across BIMSTEC member states. Using six key dimensions from the WGI dataset: Voice and Accountability, Rule of Law, Regulatory Quality, Political…
Policy Brief on “BIMSTEC Regional Value Chains and Connectivity” Citation: De, P. (2024). Regional Value Chains and Connectivity in BIMSTEC. SANEM-The Asia Foundation Policy Brief. November 2024. SANEM Publications. Dhaka. This study explores the state and potential of regional value chains and connectivity within BIMSTEC. While BIMSTEC has significant trade potential due to its strategic…
SANEM-AAB Policy Brief on Navigating the Future: Youth to Develop Just, Resilient and Sustainable Bangladesh Citation: Raihan, S., Bidisha, S.H., Sharmin, E., Hasan, E., Das, D. (2024). Navigating the Future: Youth to Develop Just, Resilient and Sustainable Bangladesh. SANEM Publications. Dhaka. Bangladesh has achieved remarkable economic growth in recent years, with an average GDP growth…