Fahmida Khatun

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

How can Bangladesh manage its external debt?

The mounting debt servicing obligations also threaten to exacerbate the strain on the country’s low foreign exchange reserves.

2d ago

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.

2w ago

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.

December 12, 2022
December 12, 2022

The never-ending crisis in our banking sector

Bangladesh Bank, which is supposed to oversee the governance of the country’s financial institutions, has rather supported these irregular activities through its policies and actions.

November 20, 2022
November 20, 2022

Loan defaulters are putting the banking sector at risk

Despite economic progress over time, Bangladesh’s financial sector continues to be dominated by banks that stand on shaky ground.

November 6, 2022
November 6, 2022

From rhetoric to realisation of climate actions at COP27

Despite demands from climate-change-affected countries, the issue of loss and damage has been contentious at the global forum.

October 30, 2022
October 30, 2022

Can an IMF loan rescue Bangladesh's economy?

Our current economic situation is one in which countries usually look to the IMF for balance of payment support.

October 24, 2022
October 24, 2022

How are LDCs faring with agricultural trade and food security?

LDCs are predominantly agricultural economies, but are also highly dependent on food imports.

October 19, 2022
October 19, 2022

Bangladesh needs proper policies to combat a food crisis

Dr Fahmida Khatun speaks to us regarding how Bangladesh can shield itself from a possible food crisis.

October 16, 2022
October 16, 2022

Is Bangladesh ready to face a global food crisis?

We now face the real risk of massive hunger and famine.

October 10, 2022
October 10, 2022

Two major economic woes Bangladesh needs to address right now

High inflation and low export and remittance earnings are a major cause for concern at the moment.

September 25, 2022
September 25, 2022

Significance of BIMSTEC during turbulent times

BIMSTEC countries have the potential for benefiting mutually and contributing to the global economy.

September 18, 2022
September 18, 2022

South Asian nations need a collective plan to tackle climate change

Given the nature of climate-induced problems faced by the countries in South Asia, policymakers should undertake both adaptation and mitigation measures.

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