Fahmida Khatun

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Dr Fahmida Khatun is executive director at the Centre for Policy Dialogue (CPD).

A stronger, fairer tax system is the need of the hour

A fairer, more efficient and more progressive tax system is the foundation of democratic governance.

2d ago

How to stay resilient when trade slows and aid shrinks

LDCs must prepare for a more uncertain world trade and development finance era.

1w ago

Bangladesh's decision on LDC graduation deferral needs careful assessment

Short-term image building rather than long-term readiness drove the eagerness to graduate.

2w ago

Scaling climate and development finance for the Global South

The Fourth International Conference on Financing for Development offers cautious optimism.

3w ago

A year after the uprising, economic reform is yet to pick up

The government is still struggling to translate ideas into credible practice.

1m ago

A conservative budget for FY2026

Here’s to hoping that the interim government initiates targeted and critical reforms in FY2026 to improve budget implementation

3m ago

How the FY2026 budget can make a difference amid challenges

The FY2026 budget must be more than a mere fiscal statement.

3m ago

The bold move to a flexible exchange rate regime

With the central bank agreeing to go for a flexible exchange rate, the IMF will disburse the fourth and fifth instalments in June this year.

3m ago
September 2, 2025
September 2, 2025

A stronger, fairer tax system is the need of the hour

A fairer, more efficient and more progressive tax system is the foundation of democratic governance.

August 26, 2025
August 26, 2025

How to stay resilient when trade slows and aid shrinks

LDCs must prepare for a more uncertain world trade and development finance era.

August 19, 2025
August 19, 2025

Bangladesh's decision on LDC graduation deferral needs careful assessment

Short-term image building rather than long-term readiness drove the eagerness to graduate.

August 12, 2025
August 12, 2025

Scaling climate and development finance for the Global South

The Fourth International Conference on Financing for Development offers cautious optimism.

August 5, 2025
August 5, 2025

A year after the uprising, economic reform is yet to pick up

The government is still struggling to translate ideas into credible practice.

June 3, 2025
June 3, 2025

A conservative budget for FY2026

Here’s to hoping that the interim government initiates targeted and critical reforms in FY2026 to improve budget implementation

May 27, 2025
May 27, 2025

How the FY2026 budget can make a difference amid challenges

The FY2026 budget must be more than a mere fiscal statement.

May 19, 2025
May 19, 2025

The bold move to a flexible exchange rate regime

With the central bank agreeing to go for a flexible exchange rate, the IMF will disburse the fourth and fifth instalments in June this year.

May 13, 2025
May 13, 2025

The upcoming budget should deliver economic stability

Controlling inflation should be a top priority for the interim government.

May 5, 2025
May 5, 2025

What 2025 World Bank-IMF Spring Meetings means for the Global South

The Spring Meetings indicate that the IMF and World Bank are at a crossroads.