Since the operationalization of Uber Bangladesh in 2016, almost six years ago, the ride-sharing industry in the country has been experiencing an interesting journey. Currently, 15 platforms are registered under the Bangladesh Road Transport Authority (BRTA) for conducting ride-sharing business in the country. Out of these 15 registered platforms, 2
The Old Age Allowance in Bangladesh is part of the Social Safety Net Program implemented under the Ministry of Social Welfare. The Program aims to provide financial assistance to elderly citizens who are 65 years of age or older and do not have a regular source of income to improve
Throughout the last decade, the global workforce has undergone a significant and profound transformation. One of the most prominent transformations is the emergence of different digital labour platforms (ILO, 2018). Through these platforms, people are able to provide and take different services, leveraging digital mediums. Undoubtedly, increased technological advances and
It is challenging to overstate the importance of women’s entrepreneurial activity and its contribution to a nation’s economic growth. Entrepreneurship significantly accelerates economic growth by creating new products and services that in turn create employment opportunities. While most of Bangladesh’s women are capable, possessing the necessary knowledge and credentials for
DataSense spoke with Dr. Narayan C. Das, Development Economist and Senior Research Fellow at BIGD, BRAC University, to discuss the critical socio-economic challenges and the necessary policy interventions the National Budget for Fiscal Year (FY) 2024-25 must undertake. His analysis stresses a shift toward sustainable financing, human capital development, and climate
DataSense interviewed Dr. Zaidi Sattar, Economist and Chairman, Policy Research Institute (PRI) of Bangladesh, to discuss the critical strategies the National Budget for Fiscal Year (FY) 2024-25 must adopt to stabilize the economy and pave the way for sustainable future growth. Dr. Sattar divides the economic challenges into two categories:
DataSense recently interviewed Ashraf Ahmed, DCCI Representative, to capture the business community’s views on the core challenges and necessary reforms for Bangladesh’s National Budget in Fiscal Year (FY) 2024-25. His analysis stresses that the budget must focus on restoring stability while proactively preparing the economy for the 2026 LDC graduation.
DataSense recently sat down with Dr. Zahid Hussain, a leading economist, to dissect the critical economic challenges facing Bangladesh for the Fiscal Year (FY) 2024-25 budget. His analysis highlights the need for immediate, decisive structural reforms to restore macroeconomic health, strengthen institutions, and ensure inclusive growth. The Three Core Challenges
DataSense interviewed a leading economist, Dr. Salehuddin Ahmed, currently Finance Adviser to the interim government of Bangladesh, to identify the core challenges confronting the Bangladesh National Budget for Fiscal Year (FY) 2024-25. The discussion focused on restoring the economy’s foundational strengths, moving beyond a “growth-only” strategy, and preparing for a
The care economy consists of all unpaid and paid care work and services that contribute to the direct and indirect care of children, elderly, sick, disabled and adults. Care work refers to domestic chores such as cooking, cleaning, washing, feeding, taking care of individuals, and so on. This type of
