Analysis

The Risks of Heavy Reliance on Energy Subsidies in Bangladesh: A Call for Rational Reform Md. Razib and Md. Tuhin Ahmed Bangladesh’s growing dependence on fossil fuel imports and its continued reliance on government subsidies in the energy sector have emerged as significant threats to its macroeconomic stability. Despite mounting fiscal pressures and heightened global […]

Bangladesh Budget 2025–26: Will It Be Enough to Safeguard Agriculture and Food Security? Md Sadat Anowar Agriculture plays a vital role in Bangladesh’s economy, accounting for approximately 12% of the GDP and employing nearly 40% of the population. It is a key pillar for both food security and economic resilience, with major crops like rice, […]

Beyond the Budget: Building a Skills Strategy for Bangladesh’s Youth Papri Das In the recently announced budget of 2025, the government of Bangladesh has emphasized its ambition to harness the energy of the youth through employment generation and skill development.  The government has taken initiatives like the celebration of Tarunyer Utshob 2025, expansion of funds […]

Middle East conflict and its cascading effects on Bangladesh’s energy security, labor market, and foreign policy options “As long as instability in the Middle East continues, we need to keep assessing our vulnerabilities and thinking about contingency plans. Where possible, we should conduct comparative analyses and, if financial capacity allows, gradually move toward diversification to reduce our […]

Budget 2025–26: Strong Fiscal Drive, Weak Industrial Vision Mahmudul Hasan The unveiling of the national budget for FY2025–26 comes at a pivotal moment in Bangladesh’s economic trajectory. A new government—formed in the wake of the July–August movement and subsequent political transition—faces the formidable task of restoring confidence in economic governance amid global uncertainty and domestic […]