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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.

Govt not using full strength to restore macroeconomic stability

The government is not moving at full throttle in bringing discipline to the banking sector, implementing reforms wholeheartedly, taking measures against syndication, and bringing money launderers under the rule of law, said a top economist.

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.

High prices make essentials luxury items: CPD

Prices of various essential items have gone up to the extent that they seem luxury goods for many people, particularly poor and vulnerable people, said the Centre for Policy Dialogue (CPD) today.

Banks are vehicles for financial oligarchy: CPD

The financial oligarchy under crony capitalism in the country is using banks as vehicles to fulfil their goals, said Fahmida Khatun, executive director of Centre for Policy Dialogue (CPD)

Online tax returns can bring $32b extra revenues annually: CPD

Bangladesh can raise an additional $32.6 billion in revenues annually within the next four years if the electronic filing of tax returns can be ensured, said the Centre for Policy Dialogue (CPD) yesterday.

Entrepreneurs spend 6 times more than official fees to obtain licences

At least 20 licences are required to establish a garment factory in Bangladesh, which eats away at time and money, said Khondaker Golam Moazzem, research director of the Centre for Policy Dialogue (CPD).

Bangladesh economy faces three risks: CPD

Persistent inflation, a snowballing debt burden and slow economic growth are the three challenges to Bangladesh, according to Debapriya Bhattacharya, a distinguished fellow at the Centre for Policy Dialogue (CPD)

June 26, 2024
June 26, 2024

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

June 24, 2024
June 24, 2024

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.

June 3, 2024
June 3, 2024

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.

June 3, 2024
June 3, 2024

Govt not using full strength to restore macroeconomic stability

The government is not moving at full throttle in bringing discipline to the banking sector, implementing reforms wholeheartedly, taking measures against syndication, and bringing money launderers under the rule of law, said a top economist.

June 2, 2024
June 2, 2024

High prices make essentials luxury items: CPD

Prices of various essential items have gone up to the extent that they seem luxury goods for many people, particularly poor and vulnerable people, said the Centre for Policy Dialogue (CPD) today.

May 23, 2024
May 23, 2024

Banks are vehicles for financial oligarchy: CPD

The financial oligarchy under crony capitalism in the country is using banks as vehicles to fulfil their goals, said Fahmida Khatun, executive director of Centre for Policy Dialogue (CPD)

May 20, 2024
May 20, 2024

Online tax returns can bring $32b extra revenues annually: CPD

Bangladesh can raise an additional $32.6 billion in revenues annually within the next four years if the electronic filing of tax returns can be ensured, said the Centre for Policy Dialogue (CPD) yesterday.

May 15, 2024
May 15, 2024

Entrepreneurs spend 6 times more than official fees to obtain licences

At least 20 licences are required to establish a garment factory in Bangladesh, which eats away at time and money, said Khondaker Golam Moazzem, research director of the Centre for Policy Dialogue (CPD).

May 5, 2024
May 5, 2024

Bangladesh economy faces three risks: CPD

Persistent inflation, a snowballing debt burden and slow economic growth are the three challenges to Bangladesh, according to Debapriya Bhattacharya, a distinguished fellow at the Centre for Policy Dialogue (CPD)

May 4, 2024
May 4, 2024

Tannery workers' minimum wage should be Tk 22,776: CPD 

Minimum wage of workers in the tannery industry should be Tk 22,776 considering the current market conditions and high inflation, according to a study by CPD

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