Why economic forecasting is now trickier than before
Bangladesh has some very difficult—and one could say unpredictable—times ahead in the coming years.
My reflections and hopes for the new year
I cannot say for sure what 2022 will bring for every person on this planet, but for me it signifies a bend in the road. Last year is gone, and I can only hope that the new one will bring for us all exciting experiences, fewer worries, new opportunities, and more fulfilment.
New variant, same old travel woes
Covid-19 has taken a big toll on the tourism industry in countries that rely on foreign visitors. As new waves of infections take hold and ever-changing rules
Graduation to Middle-Income Status: Bangladesh must address institutional weaknesses
The news that Bangladesh has been placed on a list of countries graduating from least developed status has generated a lot of excitement in the national media, as well as in government circles.
Carbon Tax is Not Dead
At the just-concluded COP26 meeting in Glasgow, the idea of carbon tax received renewed attention.
COP26: A meta-perspective
Was COP26, held in Glasgow, a success or a failure? It appears everyone has a different opinion about what the two-week-long summit achieved.
The kitchen market is on fire, thanks to the recent inflation
I regularly scan the headlines of Bangla newspapers. Recently, I came across several news items with headers that go along the line “Bajare agun, purchhey shadharon manush,” meaning “The market is ablaze and the ordinary consumers are burning.”
The need to improve our worker’s compensation system
My fellow columnist, Shuprova Tasneem, was recently lamenting the lack of fair wages and workplace safety in Bangladesh.
What’s new about the 2021 Nobel Laureates in economics?
One of the most eagerly anticipated Nobel Prizes is awarded in the category of Economic Sciences and this year three Americans were honoured.
How to fix the mess in the power sector?
The power sector in Bangladesh could be considered a success story. The UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) recognise energy as a key enabler for development (cf. Goal 7).