Thinking Aloud: Volume XII, Issue 8: January 1, 2026 The January issue explores Bangladesh’s economic crossroads, from fragile recovery and rising poverty risks to the urgent need for structural reform and a new social contract for workers, laying out the choices that will shape stability, inclusion, and growth in the year ahead. Here’s what’s inside:…
Thinking Aloud: Volume XII, Issue 7: December 1, 2025 The December issue explores Bangladesh’s climate action efforts, from COP30 outcomes and NDC 3.0 commitments to sustainable agriculture, inclusive transport, and overcoming fossil fuel dependency for a resilient future. Here’s what’s inside: “COP30: A Milestone Marked by Missed Chances” by Selim Raihan The article critiques the…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…