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Long supply chains inflate food prices by up to 116%, hit poor hardest: CPD

High logistics costs, middlemen keep Bangladesh’s food inflation above 9%, says commerce minister.

Illustration: TBS

Economists question US trade deal gains after new tariff

Speakers take part in the webinar "Work in Flux: Foresight for the Future of Work in the Global South", organised by the Centre for Policy Dialogue (CPD) and its international partners today. Photo: Collected

Experts call for policy reforms to prepare Global South for future of work

Speakers address a discussion titled “Tax Justice in the National Budget: Observations on Fiscal Proposals for FY2026-27” at the BRAC Centre in Dhaka on 25 June 2026. Photo: Collected

Relying on VAT puts 'unfair pressure' on low-income earners: Experts

Executive Director of Centre for Policy Dialogue Fahmida Khatun speaks during an event on 18 December 2025. Photo: TBS

Weak implementation capacity, unrealistic assumptions could undermine budget objectives: CPD

CPD discusses FY27 budget analysis at its Dhanmondi office. photo: UNB

Fossil fuel bias persists in FY27 budget despite green energy incentives: CPD

CPD Executive Director Fahmida Khatun briefs the media on the think tank's analysis of the FY27 budget at a hotel in Dhaka on 12 June 2026. Photo: Collected

Budget based on unrealistic assumptions, implementation will be challenging: CPD

CPD Research Director Khondaker Golam Moazzem and others at a media briefing held at the CPD office. Photo: TBS

Fossil fuels enjoy tax breaks while renewables face steep fiscal burden: CPD

CPD Executive Director Dr Fahmida Khatun. Photo: UNB

CPD flags widening economic vulnerabilities, calls for review of US tariff deal

Debapriya Bhattacharya. Sketch: TBS

Debapriya calls for investment-driven national budget, clear reform-roadmap

Experts at a roundtable titled “Advancing Energy Sovereignty for Bangladesh Securing a Resilient and Sustainable Future” jointly organised The Business Standard & Centre for Policy Dialogue (CPD) at TBS conference room in Dhaka. Photo: Mehedi Hasan

Experts call for two-year tax holiday, policy overhaul to boost renewable energy

Tariff rationalisation must be top reform priority this year: Fahmida

Tariff rationalisation must be top reform priority this year: Fahmida

CPD logo. Photo: Collected

CPD calls for tax justice, FDI reform