Bangladesh’s Capital Market in Transition: Challenges and Opportunities Ahead Suborna Akther Laboni Introduction The capital market of Bangladesh, particularly the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE), has undergone significant fluctuations over the past 15 years. This period aligns with the regime under pr...

The Risks of Heavy Reliance on Energy Subsidies in Bangladesh: A Call for Rational Reform Md. Razib and Md. Tuhin Ahmed Bangladesh’s growing dependence on fossil fuel imports and its continued reliance on government subsidies in the energy sector have emerged as significant threats to its macroeco...

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 histori...

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 vulne...

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 J...