Past Events

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1 Media Coverage of the Fireside Conversation with Dr. Anisuzzaman Chowdhury on “Development Strategy and Policy Independence: Navigating Bangladesh Development Pathway” Monday, Aug 3, 2026 Mijanur Rahman
2 Media Coverage of the Press Briefing by the National Taskforce on Restructuring the Tax System on the report titled “Tax Policy for Development: A Reform Agenda” Thursday, Jan 29, 2026 Mijanur Rahman
3 Stakeholder Discussion on Interoperable Payments in Bangladesh Tuesday, Sep 16, 2025 Mijanur Rahman
4 Budget Insights: Challenges and Opportunities Ahead Tuesday, Jun 24, 2025 Mijanur Rahman
5 Training session on “𝐔𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠: 𝐀 𝐏𝐫𝐚𝐠𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐚𝐜𝐡 𝐭𝐨 𝐌𝐚𝐜𝐫𝐨𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐜 𝐎𝐮𝐭𝐥𝐨𝐨𝐤.” Wednesday, May 28, 2025 Mijanur Rahman
6 The Brown-Bag Lunch Session on “Political Violence and Economic Activity in Bangladesh: A Robust Empirical Investigation” by Dr. Ahmed Sadek Yousuf – Senior Economist at PRI Friday, May 30, 2025 Mijanur Rahman
7 Media coverage of the Dissemination Event on Spatial and Historical Trends of Financial Development in Bangladesh Friday, May 23, 2025 Mijanur Rahman
8 Media Coverage of the Inauguration Ceremony of the Climate Action and Sustainability Hub (CASH) Wednesday, May 21, 2025 Mijanur Rahman
9 Media Coverage of the Launch of Monthly Macroeconomic Insights (MMI) Saturday, May 17, 2025 Mijanur Rahman
10 Media Coverage of the Launch of the Book “Bangladesh 2030: Pathways to Shared Economic Prosperity” by Dr. Sadiq Ahmed Sunday, May 11, 2025 Mijanur Rahman
11 Agri-Food Trade Policy Analysis in Bangladesh Friday, Jun 28, 2024 Mijanur Rahman
12 BANGLADESH’S DOMESTIC RESOURCE MOBILISATION: IMPERATIVES AND A ROADMAP Thursday, May 2, 2024 Mijanur Rahman
13 Economic impact of digital financial inclusion in Bangladesh Monday, Apr 1, 2024 Mijanur Rahman
14 Media Coverage of the Press Briefing by the PRI Study Centre on Domestic Resource Mobilisation (CDRM) on the topic “Connecting Fiscal Policy Changes to Economic Outcomes: Evidence from a Quantitative Exercise” Monday, Mar 25, 2024 Mijanur Rahman
15 Media Coverage of the Press Briefing by the PRI Study Centre on Domestic Resource Mobilisation (CDRM) on the topic “IMF and Bangladesh” Thursday, Nov 23, 2023 Mijanur Rahman
16 Media Coverage of the PRI Training Programme for Journalists on “New Dimensions of Digital Financial Services in Bangladesh” Tuesday, Nov 21, 2023 Mijanur Rahman
17 Media Coverage of the Book Launch Ceremony of “Development Pathways – India, Pakistan and Bangladesh, 1947 – 2022” by Dr. Ishrat Husain Wednesday, Nov 8, 2023 Mijanur Rahman
18 Media Coverage on “Tariff Protection and Export Diversification are Not Mutually Exclusive: The Bangladesh Phenomenon” Thursday, Sep 14, 2023 Mijanur Rahman
19 Media Coverage of the Public Lecture on “State Effectiveness and the Challenge of Development” Thursday, Sep 14, 2023 Mijanur Rahman
20 Private Sector Opportunities and Challenges in Climate Finance Monday, Aug 7, 2023 Mijanur Rahman
21 Digital Financial Services and Financial Inclusion at the Local Level in Bangladesh Friday, Jun 9, 2023 Mijanur Rahman
22 Media Report: “PRI-CDRM Pre-budget Press Briefing and Discussion”May 14 2023 Tuesday, May 16, 2023 Mijanur Rahman
23 Media News Report-The Launch Event on “Realizing Development Aspirations with Domestic Resource Mobilization Amidst Macroeconomic Challenges” Tuesday, Nov 1, 2022 Mijanur Rahman
24 Media News Report- Book Launch Ceremony of The Odds Revisited – The Political Economy of Development of Bangladesh” Cambridge University Press by Dr. K. A. S. Murshid Wednesday, Oct 19, 2022 Mijanur Rahman
25 Improving Trade Facilitation for Export Competitiveness: Progress, Lessons, and Policy Priorities for Bangladesh Thursday, Sep 1, 2022 Mijanur Rahman
26 IFC-PRI organize Dialogue to Enhance Environmental Sustainability of the Bangladesh RMG sector Thursday, Aug 4, 2022 Mijanur Rahman
27 Affordable Housing Sector — Roadmap Development Thursday, Jul 28, 2022 Mijanur Rahman
28 Financing Strategies for Smart Cities to Support Green Growth in Bangladesh Wednesday, Jun 22, 2022 Mijanur Rahman
29 Media Coverage of the PRI-World Bank Webinar on “Development policy pathways using Natural Capital Accounting (NCA)” Thursday, Apr 7, 2022 Mijanur Rahman
30 Media Coverage of the PRI-FNF Webinar on “The State of DFS Consumer Protection in Bangladesh” Thursday, Mar 31, 2022 Mijanur Rahman
31 Climate Change and Institutions in Bangladesh Wednesday, Feb 9, 2022 Mijanur Rahman
32 After the Pandemic Onslaught – Economy on Strong Recovery Path Tuesday, Jan 11, 2022 Mijanur Rahman
33 Vietnam’s Superb Export Performance: Lessons for Bangladesh Friday, Sep 17, 2021 Mijanur Rahman
34 Webinar on “Car Market in Bangladesh: Challenges and Prospects” Mijanur Rahman
35 Agile Regulatory Delivery for Improved Investment Competitiveness: Current State and Policy Options Monday, Oct 7, 2019 Mijanur Rahman
36 Local Government Public Finance Management Systems Assessment Thursday, Jun 27, 2019 Mijanur Rahman
37 Bangladesh Trade Policy for Growth and Employment: Collected Essays Saturday, Jun 22, 2019 Mijanur Rahman
38 Women’s Empowerment in Muslim-Majority Bangladesh Wednesday, May 22, 2019 Mijanur Rahman
39 Justice for All: Rethinking Political Development for Stability and Peace Thursday, Mar 14, 2019 Administrator
40 State of the Bangladesh Economy: Managing Vulnerabilities and creating Opportunities for Sustained Growth Tuesday, Jan 29, 2019 Administrator
41 Roundtable on “Actions for Accelerating Growth” Thursday, Jan 10, 2019 Administrator
42 LDC Graduation and Apparel Exports to EU Thursday, Dec 27, 2018 Administrator
43 Bangladesh’s Economic Geography: Some Patterns and Policy Issues Wednesday, Oct 17, 2018 Administrator
44 Towards a Carbon Tax for Bangladesh Sunday, Sep 30, 2018 Administrator
45 Annual Dissemination Event Thursday, Sep 20, 2018 Administrator
46 A Glass Half Full – The Promise of Regional Trade in South Asia Wednesday, Sep 19, 2018 Administrator
47 Dialogue on ‘Determining Bangladesh’s Energy Infrastructure Needs for Today and Tomorrow’ Wednesday, Jul 4, 2018 Administrator
48 Discussion on “Budget 2018-2019 : Views of the Business Community” Thursday, Jun 21, 2018 Administrator
49 Roundtable dialogue on ” Private Foreign Commercial Borrowing” Sunday, Jun 3, 2018 Administrator
50 জাতীয় বাজেট 2018-19ঃ শেষ মুহূর্তের ভাবনা Saturday, Jun 2, 2018 Administrator
51 A roundtable on ‘Bangladesh-China Capital Markets: Cooperation and Development Tuesday, May 15, 2018 Administrator
52 The Book Launching Ceremony of “Institutions for Development: Urbanisation and Land Issues in Bangladesh” Wednesday, May 9, 2018 Administrator
53 A Roundtable on “Protection Policy, Export Diversification and the Forgotten Consumer” Tuesday, May 8, 2018 Administrator
54 Launch of PRI Flagship Publication: Policy Insights Monday, Apr 2, 2018 Administrator
55 Roundtable on “Boosting Competitiveness for Investment and Growth” Wednesday, Feb 28, 2018 Administrator
56 Roundtable on “Bangladesh Doing Business” Saturday, Jan 20, 2018 Administrator
57 Roundtable on “Economic Zones – Transforming Bangladesh into a Manufacturing Hub – Key Policy and Regulatory Issues” Monday, Dec 18, 2017 Administrator
58 Modernization of Special Bonded Warehouse Scheme to Ensure Export Competitiveness and Diversification Thursday, Nov 30, 2017 Administrator
59 Book Launch “Evidence Based Policy Making in Bangladesh” Saturday, Nov 18, 2017 Administrator
60 Roundtable Discussion on “Regulatory Predictability Framework in Bangladesh” Monday, Oct 16, 2017 Administrator
61 Macroeconomic Initiatives of the Government of India Wednesday, Oct 4, 2017 Administrator
62 Dialogue on “Improving Fiscal Transparency in Bangladesh” Thursday, Aug 10, 2017 Administrator
63 Trade and Exchange Rate Policies for Export Diversification Wednesday, May 24, 2017 Administrator
64 Improving Investment Climate: Key Policy Reforms and Institutional Priorities Saturday, Mar 18, 2017 Administrator
65 Roundtable on “Trade Competitiveness for Greater Export Diversification” Monday, Jan 30, 2017 Administrator
66 Fuel Oil Subsidy Reforms and Oil Market Deregulation in Bangladesh Tuesday, Jan 24, 2017 Administrator
67 Rethinking Political Development for Stability and Justice Thursday, Jan 19, 2017 Administrator
68 Fuel Oil Subsidy Reforms and Oil Market Deregulation in Bangladesh Monday, Jan 16, 2017 Administrator
69 the 3rd Conference Bangladesh Economist Forum (BEF) on “Institutions for Development – Urbanization & Land Issues” Saturday, Dec 31, 2016 Administrator
70 How Can Bangladeshi Firms Better Compete? Wednesday, Nov 30, 2016 Administrator
71 জাতীয় বাজেট 2016-17 : শেষ মুহূর্তের ভাবনা Administrator
72 Vision for Joint Development of the Sundarban Region Wednesday, May 25, 2016 Administrator
73 Fostering Better Financial Inclusion in Bangladesh Through a More Competitive Mobile Financial Services Thursday, Feb 18, 2016 Administrator
74 GROWTH WITH EQUITY: Contemporary Development Challenges of Bangladesh Tuesday, Feb 2, 2016 Administrator
75 Issues Related to Health Expenditures in Bangladesh Tuesday, Jan 12, 2016 Administrator
76 BANGLADESH – INDIA SUNDARBAN REGION COOPERATION INITIATIVE (SRCI) CONSORTIUM MEETING, DHAKA Wednesday, Nov 18, 2015 Administrator
77 2nd Bangladesh Economists’ Forum (BEF) 2015 Saturday, Oct 24, 2015 Administrator
78 BANGLADESH – INDIA SUNDARBAN REGION COOPERATION INITIATIVE (SRCI) CONSORTIUM MEETING, DHAKA Monday, Oct 5, 2015 Administrator
79 the Launch of the book titled “উন্নয়ন ভাবনায় কর্মসংস্থান ও শ্রমবাজার” Wednesday, Jun 17, 2015 Administrator
80 Budget 2015-2016: Views of the Business Community Tuesday, Jun 16, 2015 Administrator
81 জাতীয় বাজেট ২০১৫-১৬: শেষ মুহূর্তের ভাবনা Monday, Jun 1, 2015 Administrator
82 Book Launch-“Gresham’s Law Syndrome and Beyond An Analysis of the Bangladesh Bureaucracy” Tuesday, May 26, 2015 Administrator
83 7th PRI Quarterly Policy Briefs on Bangladesh Economy Saturday, May 9, 2015 Administrator
84 Strengthening the ICT Revolution in Bangladesh Wednesday, Apr 29, 2015 Administrator
85 Legal and Regulatory Issues Related to Environmental Sustainability of the Textiles Sector Saturday, Mar 21, 2015 Administrator
86 Rethinking Democratization: Consensus Building for Results Saturday, Mar 7, 2015 Administrator
87 Access to Finance – Environmental Sustainability in the Textiles Sector Saturday, Feb 14, 2015 Administrator
88 Regulatory Challenges for Trade and Investment Administrator
89 Roundtable Discussion on “Dialogue” with DFID and USAID Wednesday, May 28, 2014 Administrator
90 Trade and Investment for higher Growth Wednesday, Apr 23, 2014 Administrator
91 Rethinking Political Development: Cultures, Civilizations and Identity Saturday, Feb 1, 2014 Administrator
92 Roundtable Discussion on “International Private Sector Financing as a Catalyst for Growth” Saturday, Jul 13, 2013 Administrator
93 Post-Rana RMG Roadmap Thursday, May 30, 2013 Administrator
94 The launching of Fourth “Quarterly Policy Briefs on Bangladesh Economy” Saturday, Apr 27, 2013 Administrator
95 The launching of second “Quarterly Policy Briefs on Bangladesh Economy” Saturday, Oct 13, 2012 Administrator
96 The launching of “Quarterly Policy Briefs on Bangladesh Economy” Saturday, Jun 30, 2012 Administrator
97 Views on budget 2012 – 2013 “MEET THE PRESS” Administrator
98 Roundtable Discussion on “Enhancing Trade Facilitation in Bangladesh Monday, May 21, 2012 Administrator
99 Roundtable Discussion on “IMF ECF Program- Can Bangladesh Deliver?” Wednesday, Apr 25, 2012 Administrator
100 Towards a Public Policy on Microfinance in Bangladesh Thursday, Apr 5, 2012 Administrator
101 The launching of the report “More and Better Jobs in South Asia” Tuesday, Feb 28, 2012 Administrator
102 Launch of the book “Bangladesh Economy in the 21st Century” Saturday, Feb 25, 2012 Administrator
103 The launching of third “Quarterly Policy Briefs on Bangladesh Economy” Thursday, Feb 2, 2012 Administrator
104 Stakeholder Consultation on the Draft VAT Law Wednesday, Dec 7, 2011 Administrator
105 Stakeholder Consultation on the Draft VAT Law Sunday, Dec 4, 2011 Administrator
106 A brainstorming meeting on inflation in Bangladesh Saturday, Oct 29, 2011 Administrator
107 A roundtable discussion on “Medium-Term Macroeconomic Outlook and Reform Priorities” Wednesday, Sep 14, 2011 Administrator
108 A Workshop on ” The Economics of Transit in South Asia’s North East Sub-Region” Tuesday, Jun 28, 2011 Administrator
109 The Launching of the book entitled “Unnayaner Arthaneeti” Saturday, Feb 26, 2011 Administrator
110 The Launching of the book entitled “Managing Food Price Inflation in South Asia” Saturday, Jan 22, 2011 Administrator
111 The Bangladesh launch of Journal of Bangladesh Studies Tuesday, Jan 11, 2011 Administrator
112 Is Interest Riba? Monday, Dec 27, 2010 Administrator
113 The Launching of the book entitled “Promoting Economic Cooperation in South Asia: Beyond SAFTA” Sunday, Sep 26, 2010 Administrator
114 Bangladesh Bank’s Monetary Policy Statement July-December 2010 Wednesday, Aug 4, 2010 Administrator
115 Budget Analysis Workshop for Members of Parliament Monday, Jun 28, 2010 Administrator
116 Tariff and Non-Tariff Barriers in South Asia Saturday, Jun 26, 2010 Administrator
117 Budget Analysis for the Members of Parliament Sunday, May 30, 2010 Administrator
118 Private Investment in Bangladesh Thursday, Apr 15, 2010 Administrator
119 Regional Cooperation in Africa: Lessons of Experience and Implications for South Asia A Presentation by Africa Center for Economic Transformation Wednesday, Mar 10, 2010 Administrator
120 Presentation by Ambassador William Milam: Bangladesh and the World View Wednesday, Feb 10, 2010 Administrator
121 Bangladesh: Accelerating Growth and Poverty Reduction Through Regional Cooperation Saturday, Feb 6, 2010 Administrator
122 A Day-Long Workshop on Rethinking Security, Sovereignty and Justice Sunday, Jan 10, 2010 Administrator
123 Public Financial Management Awareness in Bangladesh Tuesday, Nov 17, 2009 Administrator
124 US-Bangladesh Trade and Investment Relations Issues and Prospects Tuesday, Oct 20, 2009 Administrator
125 World Bank Country Assistance Strategy (CAS) Upstream Consultations Tuesday, Jun 9, 2009 Administrator
126 Macroeconomic Challenges in 2009-10 Budget Priorities and Fiscal Space for Policy Response Friday, Mar 13, 2009 Administrator
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