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PROFESSOR SYED AHSANUL ALAM

Professor Syed Ahsanul Alam has emerged as one of the top political economists in this subcontinent with special reference to the economy of Bangladesh. He is a thinker, social reformer and widely known as a pro-people economist working for poverty reduction through budgetary techniques.

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Exchange rates of Taka for inter-bank and customer transactions are set by the dealer banks, based on demand-supply interaction as well as indicative rates suggested by Bangladesh Foreign Exchange Dealers’ Association (BAFEDA).  More

Bangladesh had a total export of 31,734,162.42 in thousands of US$ and total imports of 48,058,710.04 in thousands of US$ leading to a negative trade balance of -16,324,547.62 in thousands of US$ The Effectively Applied Tariff Weighted Average (customs duty) for Bangladesh is 11.82% and the Most Favored Nation (MFN).

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The July Declaration

5th August, 2025 Sr. Prof. Syed Ahsanul Alam Parvez University of Chitttagong and Geo-political Economist   The July Declaration is a 28-point political proclamation...

What’s Really Happening in Kachin State, Myanmar: Conflict, Rare Earths, and Shifting U.S.A. Strategy

In recent weeks, global attention has increasingly turned toward Myanmar’s Kachin State—not only due to military conflict but also due to its strategic mineral...

Dr. Yunus needs to make finer adjustment in trade with USA to get lower recipocal tax.

By Prof. Syed Ahsanul Alam It seems to me Dr Yunus’ team is messing with issues related to our foreign relations. From the previous regime, China acted as a...

Expanding U.S.-Bangladesh Trade: Unlocking New Import Opportunities for Mutual Growth

To make an adjustment with President Trump Reciprocal Tax, I am afraid Bangladesh Commerce Advisor is only limiting import from America to a few items like Wheat, Cotton...

There is No Alternative to National Unity for Strengthening Democracy

Muhammad Musa Khan On August 23, during a dialogue with several political parties, Chief Advisor Professor Muhammad Yunus stated, “Signs of conspiracies by the defeated...

Prof. Yunus should not delay in developing Blue Economy using the Bay

Prof. Syed Ahsanul Alam:       Bangladesh is currently navigating economic challenges, including political instability and a declining economy. However, remittance...

Real Change for Bangladesh: Insights from Professor Parvez

Bangladesh has experienced a seismic change. Call it regime change, revolution, or a people’s movement led by students, citizens, and soldiers—the reality remains: AL has...

Sympathy for Dictatorship Comes from Stockholm Syndrome

By Muhammad Musa Khan “Stockholm Syndrome” may not be a widely discussed topic, but it is not entirely unknown. This phenomenon is linked to a bank robbery...

Developing a Blue Economy in Bangladesh: Benefiting from the Indo-Pacific Strategy

Author: Professor Syed Ahsanul Alam University of Chittagong Geo-Political Economist and Chairman, NBERBD   The Indo-Pacific region has become a central focus of...
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