Fahmida Khatun

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Dr Fahmida Khatun is executive director at the Centre for Policy Dialogue (CPD).

Why is WTO’s 13th Ministerial Conference important for Bangladesh?

It is especially important now as Bangladesh is set to graduate from its LDC status and become a developing country by 2026.

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Time for exporters to shed the cocoon of cash incentives

In light of the upcoming LDC graduation, exporters need to proactively prepare for changes.

The biggest risks facing our world in 2024

The findings of the WEF’s latest Global Risks Report are quite relevant to Bangladesh

What to expect from Bangladesh economy in 2024

The year 2023 was indeed one of the most difficult ones in the recent history of Bangladesh in terms of economic performance.

What's stopping RMG workers from getting higher wages?

Unless a holistic approach is taken, the sector will continue to fall short of international standards.

Why Bangladesh failed to contain inflation while others succeeded

While many other countries have managed to reduce inflationary pressure by adopting monetary policy tools, Bangladeshi policymakers have shied away from doing the same.

All that went wrong for Bangladesh’s economy

Clearly, the major economic challenges facing Bangladesh are results of inadequate and incorrect policies.

Should the BRICS exclusion disappoint Bangladesh?

Bangladesh’s interest in BRICS arises from various factors.

March 12, 2024
March 12, 2024

Why is WTO’s 13th Ministerial Conference important for Bangladesh?

It is especially important now as Bangladesh is set to graduate from its LDC status and become a developing country by 2026.

February 13, 2024
February 13, 2024

Time for exporters to shed the cocoon of cash incentives

In light of the upcoming LDC graduation, exporters need to proactively prepare for changes.

January 16, 2024
January 16, 2024

The biggest risks facing our world in 2024

The findings of the WEF’s latest Global Risks Report are quite relevant to Bangladesh

January 1, 2024
January 1, 2024

What to expect from Bangladesh economy in 2024

The year 2023 was indeed one of the most difficult ones in the recent history of Bangladesh in terms of economic performance.

November 20, 2023
November 20, 2023

What's stopping RMG workers from getting higher wages?

Unless a holistic approach is taken, the sector will continue to fall short of international standards.

September 25, 2023
September 25, 2023

Why Bangladesh failed to contain inflation while others succeeded

While many other countries have managed to reduce inflationary pressure by adopting monetary policy tools, Bangladeshi policymakers have shied away from doing the same.

September 11, 2023
September 11, 2023

All that went wrong for Bangladesh’s economy

Clearly, the major economic challenges facing Bangladesh are results of inadequate and incorrect policies.

August 29, 2023
August 29, 2023

Should the BRICS exclusion disappoint Bangladesh?

Bangladesh’s interest in BRICS arises from various factors.

August 22, 2023
August 22, 2023

The new tariff policy may help increase competitiveness

It may be considered a step towards Bangladesh’s attempt to diversify exports, attract foreign investment, sign free trade agreements, and ultimately enhance economic progress.

July 18, 2023
July 18, 2023

Stability without democracy can't sustain growth

Ironically, under the shadow of stability, the quality of economics and politics has been compromised

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