Dr Fahmida Khatun https://validator.w3.org/feed/docs/rss2.html Blog Interview/TV Talkshow Bangladesh must prepare for the new era of development finance From ambition to execution: The real test of the FY2026-27 budget Greening Bangladesh’s Garment Industry and Exploring Pathways Towards a Sustainable Transition What the FY2027 budget must prioritise Fitch’s negative outlook and how we can navigate the storm ahead Advancing Bangladesh’s energy sovereignty for a resilient future Energy crisis demands strict budget discipline now IMF-World Bank Spring meetings 2026 reveal limits of multilateralism in turbulent times Health Budget of Bangladesh – Enhancing Efficiency for Better Health Delivery Bangladesh must balance stabilisation and reform Even if deferred, Bangladesh must prepare for eventual LDC graduation How Bangladesh can manage fuel shocks for economic stability Why Bangladesh needs a balanced energy security strategy Symbolic progress can only take women’s empowerment so far Bangladesh Bank’s independence and the politics of transition Mansur’s decisions might have been unpopular, but were necessary Deferring Bangladesh’s LDC graduation and the road ahead LDC graduation: What needs to be done after applying for an extension What BNP should keep in mind as it assumes power Can election manifestos deliver on economic pledges? A tough fiscal test awaits the next government Bangladesh economy in 2025 and expectations for 2026 Can COP30 deliver on climate promises? Unchecked violence casts a shadow on our economy Victory Day and the republic we owe ourselves How to bridge education and employment in Bangladesh Three economic priorities for the upcoming political government Khaleda Zia’s economic legacy, lessons, and the road ahead COP30 brings both hope and letdowns for vulnerable countries Expertise and Interest Social Safety Net Budget of Bangladesh – The Illusion of Inclusion Can we afford such a steep public-sector pay hike? Bangladesh Bank’s autonomy is key to economic stability Why the 2025 Nobel prize in economics matters for us Bangladesh raises the bar in global climate commitment The promises and perils of a bank merger Just transition is key to Bangladesh’s pledge to cut emissions Why a credible election is essential for the ailing economy Lessons from Bangladesh and Nepal’s youth uprisings Managing our external debt needs a balanced strategy What CPD Executive Director Fahmida says about merger of five banks A stronger, fairer tax system is the need of the hour How to stay resilient when trade slows and aid shrinks Gender Budget in Bangladesh – Progress, Pitfalls, and the Path Ahead Why investors are still waiting on Bangladesh Education Budget of Bangladesh – Strengthening Learning Through Strategic Resource Allocation Climate Budget of Bangladesh – A Pathway from Commitment to Action What Bangladesh and the Global South face