Syeda Tasfia Tasneem

How innovation and institution drive economic growth

There is no “one size fits all” solution to economic upgradation and growth.

More women are falling through the cracks now. Time to take control.

There is mounting evidence from around the world that the Covid-19 pandemic has not been gender-neutral. In the developing world, women are bearing the brunt of the secondary effects of the pandemic—both economically and socially.

Menstrual hygiene management: Ensuring affordability and accessibility

The basic human right to manage menstruation without facing economic constraints and social stigma is often perceived as a privilege for girls across the globe.

Circular economy in RMG: Reducing and reusing waste is the way to go

Globally, one garbage truckload of textiles is landfilled or incinerated every second and less than 1 percent of fibres used in garment manufacturing are converted into new wearable clothing.

Bangladesh RMG: Time to look beyond the comparative advantage of cheap labour

The world has been hit by a “black swan” event, a term used to describe an unpredictable incident that has large-scale economic and social implications.

Think out of the box to ensure learning continuity

On March 23, the University Grants Commission (UGC) had urged all universities to continue academic activities online in accordance with the global response to the coronavirus.

How the free-rider problem affects youth employability

In economics, the free-rider problem is referred to a market failure which is often associated with public goods. It occurs when someone benefits from the consumption of a shared resource or privilege without having to pay a fair share for it.

December 16, 2022
December 16, 2022

How innovation and institution drive economic growth

There is no “one size fits all” solution to economic upgradation and growth.

September 4, 2021
September 4, 2021

More women are falling through the cracks now. Time to take control.

There is mounting evidence from around the world that the Covid-19 pandemic has not been gender-neutral. In the developing world, women are bearing the brunt of the secondary effects of the pandemic—both economically and socially.

April 13, 2021
April 13, 2021

Menstrual hygiene management: Ensuring affordability and accessibility

The basic human right to manage menstruation without facing economic constraints and social stigma is often perceived as a privilege for girls across the globe.

February 19, 2021
February 19, 2021

Circular economy in RMG: Reducing and reusing waste is the way to go

Globally, one garbage truckload of textiles is landfilled or incinerated every second and less than 1 percent of fibres used in garment manufacturing are converted into new wearable clothing.

October 29, 2020
October 29, 2020

Bangladesh RMG: Time to look beyond the comparative advantage of cheap labour

The world has been hit by a “black swan” event, a term used to describe an unpredictable incident that has large-scale economic and social implications.

May 1, 2020
May 1, 2020

Think out of the box to ensure learning continuity

On March 23, the University Grants Commission (UGC) had urged all universities to continue academic activities online in accordance with the global response to the coronavirus.

February 20, 2020
February 20, 2020

How the free-rider problem affects youth employability

In economics, the free-rider problem is referred to a market failure which is often associated with public goods. It occurs when someone benefits from the consumption of a shared resource or privilege without having to pay a fair share for it.

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