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What Does the National Budget Hold for Women and Children? Lubaba Mahjabin Prima More than just an economic declaration, a country’s budget reflects its social commitments, national priorities, and the government’s goal of equitable growth. With Bangladesh being at a critical juncture of its historical and demographical reality, the national budget is crucial in influencing […]

Support for the Poor: What the New Budget Promises Muhammad Raihan Uddin The upcoming national budget for Fiscal Year 2025–26 marks a significant step forward in the government’s effort to improve the country’s social safety net programmes (SSNPs). Faced with rising inflation, increasing vulnerability, and demands for greater accountability, the government has responded with a […]

India-Pakistan conflict and its broader security implications for Bangladesh If the situation demands, Bangladesh must be able to act immediately. That’s my key point. Bangladesh must reach a strategic level of readiness, where if a threat emerges, it can execute necessary actions without delay. That readiness is essential. Still, the primary focus should remain on economic development. […]

Why Nations Fail: The Origins of Power, Prosperity, and Poverty By Daron Acemoglu and James A. Robinson Hasibul Hasan Research Intern, Dacca Institute of Research and Analytics – daira Why are some countries rich and democratic, and others poor and weak in politics? Economists Daron Acemoglu and James A. Robinson solve this question of ages […]

The Aid Lab: Understanding Bangladesh’s Unexpected Success Book by Naomi Hossain  Fariha Ahmed Researcher, Dacca Institute of Research and Analytics – daira. For decades, Bangladesh was the poster child for poverty and calamity. Henry Kissinger famously referred to it as a “basket case,” a country too vulnerable to survive on its own. But today, the […]