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Fahmida Khatun

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Dr Fahmida Khatun is executive director at the Centre for Policy Dialogue (CPD).

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Bangladesh must prepare for the new era of development finance

8 July 2026, 08:00 AM
For more than seven decades, multilateral development finance has driven global development by improving a number of indicators.
8 July 2026, 08:00 AM
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From ambition to execution: The real test of the FY2026-27 budget

29 June 2026, 08:00 AM
The proposed national budget for FY2026-27 provides an indication of the newly elected government’s economic philosophy and development priorities.
29 June 2026, 08:00 AM
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A budget built on recovery and reform, but can it deliver?

12 June 2026, 08:00 AM
The proposed national budget for FY2026-27 comes at a time when the economy is seeking not only growth but also stability, confidence and direction.
12 June 2026, 08:00 AM
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What the FY2027 budget must prioritise

2 June 2026, 09:00 AM
The finance minister is set to present his government’s first national budget on June 11. Expectations are high—and for several reasons.
2 June 2026, 09:00 AM
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Fitch’s negative outlook and how we can navigate the storm ahead

19 May 2026, 09:00 AM
Recently, Fitch Ratings observed that Bangladesh’s economic risks have increased, prompting a downgrade of the country’s sovereign outlook from “stable” to “negative.”
19 May 2026, 09:00 AM
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Advancing Bangladesh’s energy sovereignty for a resilient future

5 May 2026, 09:00 AM
Over more than five decades, Bangladesh has progressed reasonably well in socioeconomic terms compared to many of its peers among the least developed and developing countries.
5 May 2026, 09:00 AM
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Energy crisis demands strict budget discipline now

29 April 2026, 08:00 AM
The ongoing geopolitical tensions involving the US, Israel, and Iran have again exposed how vulnerable the international energy markets are to conflicts and strategic rivalries.
29 April 2026, 08:00 AM
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IMF-World Bank Spring meetings 2026 reveal limits of multilateralism in turbulent times

21 April 2026, 08:00 AM
The 2026 Spring Meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and World Bank Group took place from April 13 to April 18 amid ongoing geopolitical tensions, persistent inflation, and slowing growth.
21 April 2026, 08:00 AM
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Prepare for the price to be paid for learning loss

Since the beginning of the pandemic, educational institutions have been closed in an attempt to contain the spread of the virus.
2 May 2021, 18:00 PM
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New promise on climate by world leaders: A hope in the horizon

The climate change summit of 40 world leaders, spearheaded by the US President Joe Biden during April 22-23, 2021, amidst the concern for achievability of the climate ambitions is a significant step forward.
25 April 2021, 18:00 PM
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Whole-of-government response needed to tackle the pandemic

The struggle to save lives from the killer coronavirus seems endless. The death procession looks unstoppable. Each day comes with more shocking news. The ray of hope that was coming through with the rollout of the vaccine is diminishing fast with the rising number of deaths.
18 April 2021, 18:00 PM
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The pandemic budget has to be based on realistic assessment

After suffering for more than a year since March 2020, when we were just about to have some respite following the decline in infection and death rates, the second wave of the Covid-19 pandemic has returned with greater vengeance.
11 April 2021, 18:00 PM
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Surviving through the second lockdown

After about a year, since March 2020, Bangladesh has now gone into a second lockdown in view of the worsening Covid-19 situation.
4 April 2021, 18:00 PM
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Matching skills with the jobs: The only way to sustain growth

Bangladesh’s economy has been on a fast-paced journey in recent years, except of course during the ongoing pandemic. With high growth, the country has achieved several positive economic and social milestones.
28 March 2021, 18:00 PM
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50 Years of Bangladesh: Accelerating export-led industrialisation

Bangladesh’s economy has experienced significant structural transformation during the last five decades. At the time of its independence,
25 March 2021, 18:00 PM
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Continuing Bangladesh’s transformative journey in the next 50 years

Bangladesh has made a transformative journey during the last five decades since its independence in 1971. Steady economic growth, and achievements in the social arena,
21 March 2021, 18:00 PM
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Bangladesh’s achievements in 50 years and making it meaningful

March is a month that carries special significance for Bangladesh. In March 1971, the country got involved in the Liberation War, which continued for nine long months.
14 March 2021, 18:00 PM
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Achieving an equal future for women in a Covid-19 world

This year’s International women’s day (IWD) is being celebrated at a time when the Covid-19 pandemic has devasted many achievements the world had so far made.
7 March 2021, 18:00 PM
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Making Bangladesh’s LDC graduation smooth and sustainable

As Bangladesh celebrates the golden jubilee of its independence, the country has achieved another important milestone in its pursuit of development.
28 February 2021, 18:00 PM
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How the pandemic has affected women’s work in BIMSTEC region

The ongoing pandemic has adversely affected women around the world in a number of ways, including through employment and income loss.
21 February 2021, 18:00 PM
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An impressive start to Covid vaccination in Bangladesh

Along with several other countries, vaccination against Covid has been rolled out in Bangladesh. Before the arrival of the vaccine, there were anxieties among people for several reasons.
14 February 2021, 18:00 PM
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Poison in The Air

As the world continues to struggle to manage the debilitating effects of the pandemic, there are other ongoing threats to health and economy that should not be ignored.
7 February 2021, 18:00 PM
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The journey towards fighting corruption

Debates on any global index and ranking where a country does not perform well are common almost everywhere.
31 January 2021, 18:00 PM
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Can Biden lead the world in pandemic recovery?

Following the inauguration of his Presidency, Joe Biden has already given several executive orders which are of great significance, not only for the US but for the entire world.
24 January 2021, 18:00 PM
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Project implementation during the pandemic discouragingly poor

The first six months of the fiscal year 2020-21 saw very slow implementation of the Annual Development Programme (ADP) of Bangladesh.
17 January 2021, 18:00 PM
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Counting planetary pressures for sustainable human development

Human civilisation has progressed steadily over the years. Several countries have advanced immensely.
10 January 2021, 18:00 PM
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What we look forward to in 2021 for Bangladesh

Against all the odds 2021 ushers in with a lot of expectations. The Covid-19 pandemic which engulfed our economic and social lives in every possible manner in 2020 is expected to be brought under control as hopes are high with the approval of vaccinations developed by a number of companies.
3 January 2021, 18:00 PM
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How effective have stimulus packages been?

A year has passed since the world learnt about the attack of the novel coronavirus. Countries around the world are still grappling with the fallout from the devastating Covid-19 pandemic.
27 December 2020, 18:00 PM

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