Selim Jahan

Selim Jahan is former director of the Human Development Report Office under the United Nations Development Programme and lead author of the Human Development Report.

What does the Bangla New Year mean to me?

On the first day of the Bangla New Year, every nook and corner of Bangladesh is brightened.

3d ago

The golden rule in recovering stolen assets

The million-dollar question is: how can Bangladesh recover the laundered money that has crossed its borders?

1w ago

The future of work: Challenges and opportunities for youth employment

There is no denying the fact that the greatest wealth of a nation is neither its geographical size nor its natural resources, but its skilled human resources.

3w ago

What the Democracy Index tells us about Bangladesh

Assessing the overall results of the index, it seems that the world’s democracies are struggling.

1m ago

How Bangladesh can navigate the geopolitical crossroads

In the new geopolitical order, Bangladesh must seize the emerging economic opportunities.

1m ago

Economic inequality and why it must be addressed

Today, Bangladesh aspires to build a society without inequalities—particularly economic inequalities.

1m ago

Is there an economic roadmap of the interim government?

The efficacy of various policy measures undertaken by the government has been questioned.

2m ago

Impact of rising debt on our socio-economic future

Every child born in Bangladesh today is born with a debt.

2m ago
January 5, 2025
January 5, 2025

The global digital divide

The “digital divide” is a way to describe the inequality in the online community.

December 17, 2024
December 17, 2024

Some thoughts on universal basic income in Bangladesh

Over the years, one of the social protection instruments that has been piloted in many countries is the universal basic income.

November 25, 2024
November 25, 2024

Violence against women is a denial of human rights

November 25 highlights the global issue of violence against women and its impact.

November 7, 2024
November 7, 2024

Key changes introduced in the 2024 UK budget

The October 30 budget was presented against the backdrop of certain predictions.

October 28, 2024
October 28, 2024

Can Bangladesh's economy achieve its revised growth projection?

Bangladesh’s economic growth slowed down due to global uncertainties and domestic political instability and natural disasters.

October 24, 2024
October 24, 2024

The United Nations needs reforms

Financial contributions to the UN by big and powerful developing countries like China, India, Brazil, South Africa, Nigeria and the oil-rich countries of the Middle East must increase so that the developing world has a solid voice.

October 5, 2024
October 5, 2024

The challenges Sri Lanka’s new government faces

Sri Lanka has recently elected Anura Kumara Dissanayaka as its new president.

September 27, 2024
September 27, 2024

The many faces of inequality in Bangladesh

Issues of fundamental human rights violations, the destruction of social justice, and unjust biases remain central to inequalities and discrimination.

August 17, 2024
August 17, 2024

The tasks ahead for Bangladesh

What needs to be done in today’s Bangladesh, as the country is trying to move forward?

July 11, 2024
July 11, 2024

Has poverty-alleviation spending made any difference?

Inequalities occur not only in income, but also in non-income dimensions