CPD
Structural reforms needed to get rid of crony capitalism
All the reform commissions that have been set up might not be able to rid the country of crony capitalism without wholesale structural reforms, said Rehman Sobhan, chairman of the Centre for Policy Dialogue.
Graft biggest obstacle to doing business
More than 16 percent of Bangladeshi businesses identified corruption as the biggest obstacle to their operations, according to a survey conducted between April and July of this year.
Corruption a significant obstacle to doing business in Bangladesh: CPD
Around 17% of businesses identified corruption as biggest challenge, according to a CPD survey
Enhance transmission infrastructure to attract Chinese investment: CPD
The think-tank suggested adopting a short-term build-operate-transfer model to address infrastructure issues
Floods cause Tk 14,421 crore damage in eastern Bangladesh: CPD study
The study highlighted that the damage represents 1.81 percent of the national budget for fiscal year (FY) 2024-25
CPD calls for phasing out inefficient power plants
The Centre for Policy Dialogue yesterday urged the interim government to phase out all inefficient power plants as early as possible.
Several banks are clinically dead: CPD
Several banks in Bangladesh are clinically dead but are being kept alive through bailouts, said Fahmida Khatun, executive director of the Centre for Policy Dialogue (CPD).
Explore avenues for joint protection of shared GI with India: CPD
The suggestion comes after Sundarbans’ honey was displayed as a GI product of India
FY25 budget won’t ensure energy sustainability: CPD
The budget for the next fiscal year may not be able to end the chronic gas shortage, cut import reliance and guarantee credible supply of electricity as it has fallen short of taking up sufficient measures needed to ensure energy sustainability, the Centre for Policy Dialogue (CPD) said yesterday.
Structural reforms needed to get rid of crony capitalism
All the reform commissions that have been set up might not be able to rid the country of crony capitalism without wholesale structural reforms, said Rehman Sobhan, chairman of the Centre for Policy Dialogue.
Graft biggest obstacle to doing business
More than 16 percent of Bangladeshi businesses identified corruption as the biggest obstacle to their operations, according to a survey conducted between April and July of this year.
Corruption a significant obstacle to doing business in Bangladesh: CPD
Around 17% of businesses identified corruption as biggest challenge, according to a CPD survey
Enhance transmission infrastructure to attract Chinese investment: CPD
The think-tank suggested adopting a short-term build-operate-transfer model to address infrastructure issues
Floods cause Tk 14,421 crore damage in eastern Bangladesh: CPD study
The study highlighted that the damage represents 1.81 percent of the national budget for fiscal year (FY) 2024-25
CPD calls for phasing out inefficient power plants
The Centre for Policy Dialogue yesterday urged the interim government to phase out all inefficient power plants as early as possible.
Several banks are clinically dead: CPD
Several banks in Bangladesh are clinically dead but are being kept alive through bailouts, said Fahmida Khatun, executive director of the Centre for Policy Dialogue (CPD).
Explore avenues for joint protection of shared GI with India: CPD
The suggestion comes after Sundarbans’ honey was displayed as a GI product of India
FY25 budget won’t ensure energy sustainability: CPD
The budget for the next fiscal year may not be able to end the chronic gas shortage, cut import reliance and guarantee credible supply of electricity as it has fallen short of taking up sufficient measures needed to ensure energy sustainability, the Centre for Policy Dialogue (CPD) said yesterday.
Essentials now luxuries as the poor reel from price shock: CPD
People in Bangladesh have been forced to spend more on food compared to consumers in other countries, and the prices of essentials have surged to such an extent that they have become luxury items for many, the Centre for Policy Dialogue (CPD) said yesterday.