Mustafizur Rahman

Dr Mustafizur Rahman is Distinguished Fellow at the Centre for Policy Dialogue (CPD).

Is it a ‘to be or not to be’ question? LDC graduation

The title of this write-up may appear somewhat misleading, but there are valid reasons to pose such a question, as there is context to it. Bangladesh is set to graduate from the group of least developed countries (LDCs) on November 24, 2026.

1m ago

Is deferment of LDC graduation a viable option for Bangladesh?

Bangladesh’s best course of action would be to prepare for smooth and sustainable graduation from the LDC group.

2m ago

A wrong signal is being sent by offering tax amnesty

Bank defaulters or tax evaders receive a number of amnesty and benefits for whitening black money.

9m ago

Time for a cautious approach to managing Bangladesh's external debt

A key factor driving the rising debt-servicing obligations of Bangladesh originates from the country’s middle-income graduation.

10m ago

Reducing income inequality: An agenda in search of actions

Reducing income inequality by taking concrete steps is morally fair and economically justified.

1y ago

Intra-RMG diversification: The next frontier

The highly impressive track record of Bangladesh’s export-oriented readymade garments (e-o RMG) sector is well-known and well-appreciated.

1y ago

The urgent task of restrategising domestic resource mobilisation

Steps must be taken against those who have shifted money and wealth out of the country illegally.

1y ago

Lessons for Bangladesh as a graduating LDC

As per the decision of the UN General Assembly held in November 2021, Bangladesh is set to graduate out of the group of least developed countries (LDCs) on November 24, 2026, about 50 years after it first became a member of this cohort of developing countries in December 1975.

2y ago
February 18, 2025
February 18, 2025

Is it a ‘to be or not to be’ question? LDC graduation

The title of this write-up may appear somewhat misleading, but there are valid reasons to pose such a question, as there is context to it. Bangladesh is set to graduate from the group of least developed countries (LDCs) on November 24, 2026.

January 23, 2025
January 23, 2025

Is deferment of LDC graduation a viable option for Bangladesh?

Bangladesh’s best course of action would be to prepare for smooth and sustainable graduation from the LDC group.

June 7, 2024
June 7, 2024

A wrong signal is being sent by offering tax amnesty

Bank defaulters or tax evaders receive a number of amnesty and benefits for whitening black money.

May 16, 2024
May 16, 2024

Time for a cautious approach to managing Bangladesh's external debt

A key factor driving the rising debt-servicing obligations of Bangladesh originates from the country’s middle-income graduation.

March 23, 2024
March 23, 2024

Reducing income inequality: An agenda in search of actions

Reducing income inequality by taking concrete steps is morally fair and economically justified.

February 20, 2024
February 20, 2024

Intra-RMG diversification: The next frontier

The highly impressive track record of Bangladesh’s export-oriented readymade garments (e-o RMG) sector is well-known and well-appreciated.

April 29, 2023
April 29, 2023

The urgent task of restrategising domestic resource mobilisation

Steps must be taken against those who have shifted money and wealth out of the country illegally.

February 11, 2023
February 11, 2023

Lessons for Bangladesh as a graduating LDC

As per the decision of the UN General Assembly held in November 2021, Bangladesh is set to graduate out of the group of least developed countries (LDCs) on November 24, 2026, about 50 years after it first became a member of this cohort of developing countries in December 1975.

August 29, 2022
August 29, 2022

How can we maintain imports while reducing pressure on our forex reserve?

Would it be possible to import fuel from Russia?

July 21, 2022
July 21, 2022

Getting a grip on the Bangladesh development narrative

The celebration of 50 years of Bangladesh’s independence has been a welcome opportunity to revisit and put on the spotlight Bangladesh’s developmental experience over the past five decades,