From Compliance to Competitiveness: The Growing Importance of Labour Issues for Bangladeshi Exporters in the European Union and the United States

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Policy Paper Series From Compliance to Competitiveness: The Growing Importance of Labour Issues for Bangladeshi Exporters in the European Union and the United States Citation: Raihan, S. (2026). From Compliance to Competitiveness: The Growing Importance of Labour Issues for Bangladeshi Exporters in the European Union and the United States. SANEM & Australian High Commission Policy…

Beyond the Poverty Line: Five Core Messages on Vulnerability, Inequality, and Social Resilience in Bangladesh

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Policy Paper Series Beyond the Poverty Line: Five Core Messages on Vulnerability, Inequality, and Social Resilience in Bangladesh Citation: Raihan, S. (2026). Beyond the Poverty Line: Five Core Messages on Vulnerability, Inequality, and Social Resilience in Bangladesh. SANEM & Australian High Commission Policy Paper Series. SANEM Publications, Dhaka, Bangladesh Bangladesh has made substantial progress in…

Market Access, Policy Space, and Strategic Alignment: Assessing the U.S.–Bangladesh Reciprocal Trade Agreement

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Policy Paper Series Market Access, Policy Space, and Strategic Alignment: Assessing the U.S.–Bangladesh Reciprocal Trade Agreement Citation: Raihan, S. (2026). Market Access, Policy Space, and Strategic Alignment: Assessing the U.S.–Bangladesh Reciprocal Trade Agreement. SANEM & Australian High Commission Policy Paper Series. SANEM Publications, Dhaka, Bangladesh. The Agreement between the United States and Bangladesh on Reciprocal…

Beyond Fossil Fuels: Charting a Sustainable Transport Pathway for Bangladesh

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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…

The Renewable Rise: Shaping Bangladesh’s Energy Future

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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…

Adapting to Survive: Climate Change and Bangladesh’s Agricultural Imperative

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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…

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

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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

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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…

Geopolitical Conflict and Economic Spillovers: Simulating the Impact of a Middle East War on Bangladesh

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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…

Aligning Trade and Industrial Policies for Sustainable Export Growth in Bangladesh

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Policy Paper Series Aligning Trade and Industrial Policies for Sustainable Export Growth in Bangladesh Citation: Raihan, S. (2026). Aligning Trade and Industrial Policies for Sustainable Export Growth in Bangladesh. SANEM & Australian High Commission Policy Paper Series. SANEM Publications, Dhaka, Bangladesh. This paper investigates the model of export growth strategy in Bangladesh at a particular phase…