
Selim Raihan
Dr Selim Raihan is professor, Department of Economics, University of Dhaka, Bangladesh, and executive director, South Asian Network on Economic Modeling (Sanem). Email: [email protected]
Dr Selim Raihan is professor, Department of Economics, University of Dhaka, Bangladesh, and executive director, South Asian Network on Economic Modeling (Sanem). Email: [email protected]
It now needs to be decided whether Bangladesh should actively pursue a deferral of LDC graduation.
These curbs will disrupt existing transport channels
Us cuts bangladesh reciprocal tariff rate, prompting calls for long-term trade strategy
As the initial three-month pause approached its end, the United States started announcing new reciprocal tariff rates, generally in accordance with the initial rates released in April. While the Donald Trump-led administration has offered a small window for countries to strike a better deal before the tariffs come into effect on August 1, the latest development is bound to introduce new uncertainty into global trade and the economy.
The United States' levying a reciprocal tariff of 35 percent on Bangladeshi exports is a harsh economic blow
Financial sector's future hinges on effective execution of three-year reform
Reform shortfalls in key sectors still undermine Bangladesh's ability to cope with domestic economic challenges as well as external shocks.
It now needs to be decided whether Bangladesh should actively pursue a deferral of LDC graduation.
These curbs will disrupt existing transport channels
They seek reform, not empty promises.
Us cuts bangladesh reciprocal tariff rate, prompting calls for long-term trade strategy
As the initial three-month pause approached its end, the United States started announcing new reciprocal tariff rates, generally in accordance with the initial rates released in April. While the Donald Trump-led administration has offered a small window for countries to strike a better deal before the tariffs come into effect on August 1, the latest development is bound to introduce new uncertainty into global trade and the economy.
The United States' levying a reciprocal tariff of 35 percent on Bangladeshi exports is a harsh economic blow
Financial sector's future hinges on effective execution of three-year reform
Reform shortfalls in key sectors still undermine Bangladesh's ability to cope with domestic economic challenges as well as external shocks.
The debt bubble is ominous, given Bangladesh’s narrow export base and heavy reliance on remittance inflows.
The proposed budget for 2025-26 fiscal year is at an opportune moment in Bangladesh's economic and political economy.