Key changes introduced in the 2024 UK budget
The October 30 budget was presented against the backdrop of certain predictions.
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Can Bangladesh's economy achieve its revised growth projection?
Bangladesh’s economic growth slowed down due to global uncertainties and domestic political instability and natural disasters.
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The United Nations needs reforms
Financial contributions to the UN by big and powerful developing countries like China, India, Brazil, South Africa, Nigeria and the oil-rich countries of the Middle East must increase so that the developing world has a solid voice.
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The challenges Sri Lanka’s new government faces
Sri Lanka has recently elected Anura Kumara Dissanayaka as its new president.
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The many faces of inequality in Bangladesh
Issues of fundamental human rights violations, the destruction of social justice, and unjust biases remain central to inequalities and discrimination.
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The tasks ahead for Bangladesh
What needs to be done in today’s Bangladesh, as the country is trying to move forward?
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Has poverty-alleviation spending made any difference?
Inequalities occur not only in income, but also in non-income dimensions
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Labour's challenge after landslide election win
According to latest reports, the Labour Party has won a landslide victory with 412 seats.
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May 12, 2022
Should Bangladesh be worried about debt financing?
Dr Selim Jahan lays out all the facts about Bangladesh's debt financing situation.
May 9, 2022
Should Bangladesh worry about debt servicing?
Debt servicing has become a rising concern for developing countries in recent times.
March 29, 2022
Bangladesh can stay ahead of global inflation, if it acts now
“Inflation is as violent as a mugger, as frightening as an armed robber, and as deadly as a hitman”—these were the words of Ronald Reagan during his campaign for the US presidency at the beginning of 1980s.
February 13, 2022
An action agenda for fostering inclusive growth in Bangladesh
Analytically speaking, if economic growth is to be inclusive, it must fulfil three mutually synergetic criteria: it must be sustained and pro-poor; it must ensure equity in resource availability, access to basic social services and income distribution; and it must be accompanied by productive employment.
December 1, 2021
Bijoyphool: A symbol of our struggle and victory
It was a bright sunny morning in Vientiane, where I was visiting during the first week of December 2017.
September 1, 2021
Afghanistan faces a grim economic future after Taliban takeover
The Taliban have taken over Afghanistan—that is yesterday’s news. That thousands of distressed Afghans were crowding Kabul Airport to try and escape the country has also become an old fact.
August 27, 2021
Afghanistan under the Taliban: What should we expect?
Afghanistan is now under the reins of the Taliban. No, they have not come to power through the ballot box, rather they have accomplished it by implementing the famous saying of Mao Zedong: “political power grows out of the barrel of a gun.” Afghanistan is now a Shariah-based Islamic state.
August 20, 2021
How debate can help create a better world
From the beginning of human civilisation, people have loved to argue and debate. They argue on topics, trivial or important, and they debate on issues
June 23, 2021
Enhancing human development in Bangladesh: Strategies and actions
Addressing the human development challenges of Bangladesh—whether lingering, deepening or emerging challenges—require both policy options and institutional reforms. An objective assessment and recognition of problems, strong political will and an honest implementation of strategies are preconditions for the success of policies and strategies.
June 15, 2021
From gender inequality to climate change
As Bangladesh looks forward to its next 50 years, there remain significant human development challenges for the country.
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