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Selim Raihan

Dhaka
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Professor of Economics, Dhaka University and Executive Director, SANEM
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Exports falter, remittances rise: What does this tell us?

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By Selim Raihan
| The Daily Star (Bangladesh) Verified
The policy puzzle is uncomfortable. Bangladesh ended FY2025-26 with a strong export rebound in June, yet the full-year export performance still slipped. Exports stood at around $48 billion, down by 0.58 percent from the previous year, despite a sharp June increase. This means the rebound came too late to change the annual picture. It may signal some recovery in orders, delayed shipment adjustments, or short-term buyer confidence. But it does not prove that the export sector has regained strength.
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Budget reform must start with what's feasible

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By Selim Raihan
| The Daily Star (Bangladesh) Verified
Every year, the national budget contains some good initiatives. There are proposals for investment incentives, support for new sectors, a larger development programme, better allocations for education and healthcare, and measures aimed at easing pressure on people. Some of these are welcome while some are overdue. The question, however, is not whether the budget has good intentions.
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Bigger safety nets, unfinished protection: Assessing Bangladesh’s FY27 social security agenda

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By Selim Raihan
| The Daily Star (Bangladesh) Verified
The next fiscal year’s social safety net programme marks a visible expansion in ambition, but it also exposes the deeper contradictions of Bangladesh’s social protection system. The FY2026–27 allocation is presented as a major commitment, both in size and political intent, with new flagship programmes such as the Family Card, Farmer’s Card, expanded allowances, employment support, and digitally delivered cash transfers. This shift matters.
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