Vol XII, Issue 6: November 2025

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…

Vol XII, Issue 5: October 2025

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…

Vol XII, Issue 4: September 2025

Thinking Aloud: Volume XII, Issue 4: September 1, 2025 The September issue of Thinking Aloud explores Bangladesh’s path to a resilient, green economy, focusing on climate action, sustainability, innovation, and the reforms needed to tackle global environmental challenges. Here’s what’s inside “COP30 in Belem: A Crucial Turning Point or Yet Another Missed Opportunity?” by Selim…

Vol XII, Issue 3: August 2025

Thinking Aloud: Volume XII, Issue 3: August 1, 2025 The latest issue of Thinking Aloud explores the rising demands, frustrations, and aspirations of Bangladeshi youth in the face of unemployment, political exclusion, and unmet reform promises. Here’s what’s inside: First Page: “What Bangladesh’s Youth Want After the July Uprising” This article sheds light on the…

Vol XII, Issue 2: July 2025

Thinking Aloud: Volume XII, Issue 2: July 1, 2025 The latest issue of Thinking Aloud examines Bangladesh’s economic challenges and the reform opportunities in the current context. Here’s a snapshot of what’s inside: First Page: “Beyond Incrementalism: Rethinking Economic Reform in Bangladesh” The article sheds light on challenges of economic reform in Bangladesh from political…

Vol XII, Issue 1: June 2025

Thinking Aloud: Volume XII, Issue 1: June 1, 2025 The latest issue of Thinking Aloud dives deep into Bangladesh’s economic challenges and the reform opportunities in the current context. Here’s a snapshot of what’s inside: First Page: “Bangladesh: A Looming Debt Trap?” The article sheds light on Bangladesh’s escalating external debt, which presents a multifaceted…

Vol XI, Issue 12: May 2025

Thinking Aloud: Volume XI, Issue 12: May 1, 2025 The latest issue of Thinking Aloud explores Bangladesh’s post-LDC transition, focusing on private sector empowerment, governance reforms, and new investment opportunities shaping the country’s economic future in 2025. Here’s what’s inside: First Page: “Empowering Bangladesh’s Private Sector: Three Post-LDC Strategies” The first article highlights how Bangladesh’s…

Vol XI, Issue 11: April 2025

Thinking Aloud: Volume XI, Issue 11: April 1, 2025 The latest issue of Thinking Aloud dives deep into Bangladesh’s economic challenges and the way forward for the year 2025. Here’s a snapshot of what’s inside: First Page: “Navigating Global Trade Turbulence: Bangladesh’s Strategic Pathway” The article sheds light on the shifting dynamics of global trade…

Vol XI, Issue 10: March 2025

Thinking Aloud: Volume XI, Issue 10: March 1, 2025 The latest issue of Thinking Aloud probes into the concept of resilience from economic and political perspectives, which was critically analyzed during the 8th SANEM Annual Economists’ Conference (SAEC) 2025. Here’s what to expect: First page: “Unpacking Bangladesh’s Economic Resilience” This analysis examines Bangladesh’s economic resilience,…

Vol XI, Issue 9: February 2025

Thinking Aloud: Volume XI, Issue 9: February 1, 2025 The latest issue of Thinking Aloud dives deep into Bangladesh’s economic challenges and the way forward for the year 2025. Here’s what to expect: First Page: “Waning Foreign Investment: A Wake-Up Call for Policymakers in Bangladesh” The article sheds light on Bangladesh’s ongoing struggle to attract…