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]

The shadow of a 5% tax: Bangladesh's remittance dilemma

Such a tax would directly eat into the amount that families receive back home, discouraging many from sending remittances via official banking channels

22h ago

Strained ties: non-tariff barriers and the future of Bangladesh-India trade relations

The non-tariff barriers hurt Bangladesh-India trade, increasing costs and damaging bilateral trust

2d ago

Beyond the split: real tax reform needed to unlock Bangladesh's development

The separation of policy and operational functions is a good step. It reflects international best practices

1w ago

Post-LDC strategies for empowering our private sector

The development of private sector capabilities is a prerequisite for securing sustainable economic growth.

2w ago

The bigger picture: leveraging IMF engagement for lasting economic reform

It is worth looking beyond the immediate economic cost of the IMF loan

2w ago

BIMSTEC must adapt to global shifts and future challenges

One major challenge is the escalation of uncertainty, a notable trend in the global trade regime.

1m ago

What’s blocking the reforms in Bangladesh?

Implementing the desired reforms in Bangladesh is particularly challenging due to the complexities of political and social realities.

2m ago

Bangladesh’s economic resilience is being tested

Bangladesh must implement decisive measures to rectify its structural vulnerabilities, governance deficiencies, and external dependencies.

2m ago
May 21, 2025
May 21, 2025

The shadow of a 5% tax: Bangladesh's remittance dilemma

Such a tax would directly eat into the amount that families receive back home, discouraging many from sending remittances via official banking channels

May 19, 2025
May 19, 2025

Strained ties: non-tariff barriers and the future of Bangladesh-India trade relations

The non-tariff barriers hurt Bangladesh-India trade, increasing costs and damaging bilateral trust

May 13, 2025
May 13, 2025

Beyond the split: real tax reform needed to unlock Bangladesh's development

The separation of policy and operational functions is a good step. It reflects international best practices

May 6, 2025
May 6, 2025

Post-LDC strategies for empowering our private sector

The development of private sector capabilities is a prerequisite for securing sustainable economic growth.

May 4, 2025
May 4, 2025

The bigger picture: leveraging IMF engagement for lasting economic reform

It is worth looking beyond the immediate economic cost of the IMF loan

March 29, 2025
March 29, 2025

BIMSTEC must adapt to global shifts and future challenges

One major challenge is the escalation of uncertainty, a notable trend in the global trade regime.

March 17, 2025
March 17, 2025

What’s blocking the reforms in Bangladesh?

Implementing the desired reforms in Bangladesh is particularly challenging due to the complexities of political and social realities.

March 3, 2025
March 3, 2025

Bangladesh’s economic resilience is being tested

Bangladesh must implement decisive measures to rectify its structural vulnerabilities, governance deficiencies, and external dependencies.

February 19, 2025
February 19, 2025

Trump’s ‘reciprocal tariffs’ and the impending risk for Bangladesh

The global trade environment is becoming increasingly uncertain, and Bangladesh cannot afford to be complacent.

February 11, 2025
February 11, 2025

In defence of secularism in Bangladesh

Reform proposes "pluralism" over "secularism," but without a framework, it's unworkable.