Why the 2025 Nobel prize in economics matters for us
This year's Nobel Prize in economics went to Joel Mokyr, Philippe Aghion, and Peter Howitt for explaining how innovation[…]
Bangladesh raises the bar in global climate commitment
As the world gears up for the 30th Conference of the Parties (COP 30) to the United Nations Framework[…]
The promises and perils of a bank merger
Poor management and weak governance have long posed significant challenges to Bangladesh's banking sector, as evidenced by various indicators.
Just transition is key to Bangladesh’s pledge to cut emissions
In the run-up to the 30th UN Climate Change Conference (Conference of the Parties-COP 30), Bangladesh is preparing its[…]
Why a credible election is essential for the ailing economy
Dr Fahmida Khatun, Executive Director of the Centre for Policy Dialogue (CPD), has long been a leading voice on[…]
Lessons from Bangladesh and Nepal’s youth uprisings
Nepal's political landscape has been characterised by turmoil, fractured party politics, and frequent government changes for decades.
Managing our external debt needs a balanced strategy
Bangladesh's external debt, which has been around $100 billion in recent times, may not seem extraordinary when compared with[…]
What CPD Executive Director Fahmida says about merger of five banks
The proposed merger framework cannot succeed without independent, professionally qualified directors.
A stronger, fairer tax system is the need of the hour
Bangladesh has persistently lagged behind regional peers and in global standards in terms of the tax-GDP ratio.
How to stay resilient when trade slows and aid shrinks
The global economy is entering a more fragmented and protectionist phase. Economies around the world are raising tariffs, tightening[…]