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]

COP30: A milestone marked by missed chances

The summit’s two highest-stakes issues, fossil fuel phaseout and deforestation, were effectively sidelined.

6d ago

Why Bangladesh needs a two-year economic recovery agenda

For too long, Bangladesh has relied on growth momentum driven by remittances and ready-made garments.

1m ago

Reducing poverty demands fairer wealth distribution

The gains that once seemed secure are now in danger.

1m ago

The harsh truth behind Bangladesh's poverty reversal

Why have the earlier gains in poverty reduction proved to be so vulnerable?

2m ago

The numbers don’t add up: why reported food inflation feels unreal

Current inflation basket structure may be muting the true rise in food prices

2m ago

Why women in Bangladesh are leaving the workforce

Male participation in the labour force held essentially steady, while female participation plummeted from 2.53 crore to 2.37 crore.

2m ago

COP30 must deliver tangible outcomes for the vulnerable

COP30 will be a crucial test for climate justice and Bangladesh.

3m ago

Graduation or deferral: Is Bangladesh ready for the post-LDC era?

It now needs to be decided whether Bangladesh should actively pursue a deferral of LDC graduation.

3m ago
December 1, 2025
December 1, 2025

COP30: A milestone marked by missed chances

The summit’s two highest-stakes issues, fossil fuel phaseout and deforestation, were effectively sidelined.

November 2, 2025
November 2, 2025

Why Bangladesh needs a two-year economic recovery agenda

For too long, Bangladesh has relied on growth momentum driven by remittances and ready-made garments.

October 17, 2025
October 17, 2025

Reducing poverty demands fairer wealth distribution

The gains that once seemed secure are now in danger.

October 8, 2025
October 8, 2025

The harsh truth behind Bangladesh's poverty reversal

Why have the earlier gains in poverty reduction proved to be so vulnerable?

October 7, 2025
October 7, 2025

The numbers don’t add up: why reported food inflation feels unreal

Current inflation basket structure may be muting the true rise in food prices

September 24, 2025
September 24, 2025

Why women in Bangladesh are leaving the workforce

Male participation in the labour force held essentially steady, while female participation plummeted from 2.53 crore to 2.37 crore.

September 3, 2025
September 3, 2025

COP30 must deliver tangible outcomes for the vulnerable

COP30 will be a crucial test for climate justice and Bangladesh.

August 15, 2025
August 15, 2025

Graduation or deferral: Is Bangladesh ready for the post-LDC era?

It now needs to be decided whether Bangladesh should actively pursue a deferral of LDC graduation.

August 12, 2025
August 12, 2025

India-Bangladesh trade hits further turbulence

These curbs will disrupt existing transport channels

August 3, 2025
August 3, 2025

What young people want a year on from July uprising

They seek reform, not empty promises.