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]

Graduation or deferral: Is Bangladesh ready for the post-LDC era?

It now needs to be decided whether Bangladesh should actively pursue a deferral of LDC graduation.

1w ago

India-Bangladesh trade hits further turbulence

These curbs will disrupt existing transport channels

1w ago

What young people want a year on from July uprising

They seek reform, not empty promises.

2w ago

Leveling the field: What the new US tariff rate means for Bangladesh

Us cuts bangladesh reciprocal tariff rate, prompting calls for long-term trade strategy

3w ago

Navigating export vulnerability, strategic response

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.

1m ago

Reciprocal tariff shock: navigating Bangladesh’s export vulnerability and strategic response

The United States' levying a reciprocal tariff of 35 percent on Bangladeshi exports is a harsh economic blow

1m ago

Banking reform roadmap crucial for stability, confidence

Financial sector's future hinges on effective execution of three-year reform

1m ago

Economic reform in Bangladesh must go beyond incrementalism

Reform shortfalls in key sectors still undermine Bangladesh's ability to cope with domestic economic challenges as well as external shocks.

1m ago
August 15, 2025
August 15, 2025

Graduation or deferral: Is Bangladesh ready for the post-LDC era?

It now needs to be decided whether Bangladesh should actively pursue a deferral of LDC graduation.

August 12, 2025
August 12, 2025

India-Bangladesh trade hits further turbulence

These curbs will disrupt existing transport channels

August 3, 2025
August 3, 2025

What young people want a year on from July uprising

They seek reform, not empty promises.

August 1, 2025
August 1, 2025

Leveling the field: What the new US tariff rate means for Bangladesh

Us cuts bangladesh reciprocal tariff rate, prompting calls for long-term trade strategy

July 9, 2025
July 9, 2025

Navigating export vulnerability, strategic response

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.

July 8, 2025
July 8, 2025

Reciprocal tariff shock: navigating Bangladesh’s export vulnerability and strategic response

The United States' levying a reciprocal tariff of 35 percent on Bangladeshi exports is a harsh economic blow

July 7, 2025
July 7, 2025

Banking reform roadmap crucial for stability, confidence

Financial sector's future hinges on effective execution of three-year reform

July 5, 2025
July 5, 2025

Economic reform in Bangladesh must go beyond incrementalism

Reform shortfalls in key sectors still undermine Bangladesh's ability to cope with domestic economic challenges as well as external shocks.

June 25, 2025
June 25, 2025

How do we avoid a debt trap?

The debt bubble is ominous, given Bangladesh’s narrow export base and heavy reliance on remittance inflows.

June 4, 2025
June 4, 2025

FY2026 budget: A missed opportunity for structural reform

The proposed budget for 2025-26 fiscal year is at an opportune moment in Bangladesh's economic and political economy.