Selim Raihan

Social protection is not charity. It is an economic policy.

For Bangladesh’s garment sector - highly dependent on the US market -predictability is almost as important as the tariff rate itself

Whether commanding majority yields reform or relapse depends on how power is exercised

Bangladesh’s economy seems to be stabilising at first blush. Reserve levels have climbed, imports have slowed, and officials are finding some signs of resilience in the aftermath of a tumultuous period. For a country accustomed to absorbing shocks, this narrative of cautious recovery sounds reas

The summit’s two highest-stakes issues, fossil fuel phaseout and deforestation, were effectively sidelined.

For too long, Bangladesh has relied on growth momentum driven by remittances and ready-made garments.

The gains that once seemed secure are now in danger.

Why have the earlier gains in poverty reduction proved to be so vulnerable?