Analysis

Reimagined: Education Budget in Bangladesh Dr. Rubaiya Murshed Introduction The persistent question that haunts educational discourse in Bangladesh is not merely one of quantity— how much education is provided— but of purpose: what it is for, and what outcomes it should achieve. As a homeless child once asked this author—then a university student at Dhaka […]

Bangladesh’s Capital Market in Transition: Challenges and Opportunities Ahead Suborna Akther Laboni Introduction The capital market of Bangladesh, particularly the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE), has undergone significant fluctuations over the past 15 years. This period aligns with the regime under prolonged and assertive leadership of Sheikh Hasina, the then Prime Minister, during which political stability, […]

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 […]