Nawshad Ahmed

Dr Nawshad Ahmed, a retired UN official, is an economist and urban planner.

The impact of US tariffs on our economy

Higher tariffs on Bangladeshi exports will cost more for American consumers, resulting in reduced demand.

1w ago

Is economics a science?

Economics, the subject, and its application make it both a science and art.

3w ago

How zila parishad can be an effective local government body

The Local Government Reform Commission’s recommendation to give zila parishads a stronger planning function makes sense.

2m ago

Impact of USAID programme freeze on Bangladesh

The abrupt decision by the Trump administration to freeze almost all USAID operations globally has surprised millions of vulnerable people around the world.

3m ago

A long-term vision for our local government

Local government reform must continue, keeping future demand for services in view.

4m ago

Bangladesh needs to strengthen its political leadership

Effective political leadership is essential for achieving democratic governance.

5m ago

Can Bangladesh reduce income inequality by 2030?

In Bangladesh, challenges hindering the achievement of economic equality are: low public expenditure on education, training, health, rural development and social protection.

6m ago

We need a local government reform commission

Public funds allocation to local bodies is discriminatory.

7m ago
May 11, 2025
May 11, 2025

The impact of US tariffs on our economy

Higher tariffs on Bangladeshi exports will cost more for American consumers, resulting in reduced demand.

April 25, 2025
April 25, 2025

Is economics a science?

Economics, the subject, and its application make it both a science and art.

February 26, 2025
February 26, 2025

How zila parishad can be an effective local government body

The Local Government Reform Commission’s recommendation to give zila parishads a stronger planning function makes sense.

February 9, 2025
February 9, 2025

Impact of USAID programme freeze on Bangladesh

The abrupt decision by the Trump administration to freeze almost all USAID operations globally has surprised millions of vulnerable people around the world.

January 7, 2025
January 7, 2025

A long-term vision for our local government

Local government reform must continue, keeping future demand for services in view.

December 8, 2024
December 8, 2024

Bangladesh needs to strengthen its political leadership

Effective political leadership is essential for achieving democratic governance.

November 13, 2024
November 13, 2024

Can Bangladesh reduce income inequality by 2030?

In Bangladesh, challenges hindering the achievement of economic equality are: low public expenditure on education, training, health, rural development and social protection.

October 7, 2024
October 7, 2024

We need a local government reform commission

Public funds allocation to local bodies is discriminatory.

September 18, 2024
September 18, 2024

A national project evaluation policy is essential for Bangladesh

There is no alternative to an M&E policy to ensure quality public spending and better outcome from development expenditure.

May 30, 2024
May 30, 2024

Time to exploit the potential of local partners and products

It is important to encourage all development players to invest money and energy to maximise their contributions towards the GDP growth.