Selim Raihan
Dr Selim Raihan is professor, Department of Economics, University of Dhaka, Bangladesh, and executive director, South Asian Network on Economic Modeling (Sanem). Email: [email protected]
Dr Selim Raihan is professor, Department of Economics, University of Dhaka, Bangladesh, and executive director, South Asian Network on Economic Modeling (Sanem). Email: [email protected]
The summit’s two highest-stakes issues, fossil fuel phaseout and deforestation, were effectively sidelined.
For too long, Bangladesh has relied on growth momentum driven by remittances and ready-made garments.
The gains that once seemed secure are now in danger.
Why have the earlier gains in poverty reduction proved to be so vulnerable?
Current inflation basket structure may be muting the true rise in food prices
Male participation in the labour force held essentially steady, while female participation plummeted from 2.53 crore to 2.37 crore.
COP30 will be a crucial test for climate justice and Bangladesh.
It now needs to be decided whether Bangladesh should actively pursue a deferral of LDC graduation.
The summit’s two highest-stakes issues, fossil fuel phaseout and deforestation, were effectively sidelined.
For too long, Bangladesh has relied on growth momentum driven by remittances and ready-made garments.
The gains that once seemed secure are now in danger.
Why have the earlier gains in poverty reduction proved to be so vulnerable?
Current inflation basket structure may be muting the true rise in food prices
Male participation in the labour force held essentially steady, while female participation plummeted from 2.53 crore to 2.37 crore.
COP30 will be a crucial test for climate justice and Bangladesh.
It now needs to be decided whether Bangladesh should actively pursue a deferral of LDC graduation.
These curbs will disrupt existing transport channels
They seek reform, not empty promises.