Dr. Selim Raihan :: Faculty Profile

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Professor Selim Raihan is a Professor at the Department of Economics, University of Dhaka, Bangladesh and the Executive Director of the South Asian Network on Economic Modeling (SANEM). He holds a PhD from the University of Manchester, UK. Professor Raihan is the Honorary Senior Research Fellow at the University of Manchester, UK. He is an alumnus of Harvard University’s program on ...

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Professor Raihan is the Honorary Senior Research Fellow at the University of Manchester, UK. He is an alumnus of Harvard University’s program on “Cutting Edge of Development Thinking”. He possesses vast expertise in empirical research on international trade, economic growth, poverty, labour market, macroeconomic policies, political economy, and climate change issues. He has worked quite extensively on applied economics, especially assessing impacts of trade and economic policies, using country-specific and global Computable General Equilibrium (CGE) models, and micro and macro-econometric modelling and estimation techniques. He has a long experience in teaching international trade, economic modelling, quantitative economics, econometrics, development economics, and poverty dynamics. He has more than 15 years of experience in conducting international and national training programmes on economic modelling in various countries, including Bangladesh, India, Nepal, Mongolia, Senegal, Sri Lanka, and Thailand. He has published several journal articles, books, book chapters and working papers.

Professor Raihan is the editor of Thinking Aloud – a monthly digest from SANEM. He regularly writes columns in leading English and Bengali dailies in Bangladesh. He contributed extensively to the preparation of the Sixth and Seventh Five-year National Plans of Bangladesh. He led a research team to prepare the SDG Financing Strategy: Bangladesh Perspective -a flagship publication of the Planning Commission of Bangladesh. He has worked for several national and international organizations including the Asian Development Bank, the World Bank, UNDP, UNESCAP, UNCTAD, IFPRI, the Commonwealth Secretariat, FAO, European Commission, ILO, IDRC, DFID, etc. He has led and has also been a member of a number of regional and international research projects on trade and regional integration issues. Also, he has been working on the political economy analysis of economic issues. The most recent ones are the studies on Bangladesh Institutional Diagnostic, which are prepared under his leadership and supervision, for the DFID, UK.

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Degree Name	Group/Major Subject	Board/Institute	Country	Passing Year
Ph.D.	Economics	University of Manchester	United Kingdom	2005
Masters	Economics	University of Manchester	United Kingdom	1998
Masters	Economics	University of Dhaka	Bangladesh	1995
Bachelor	Economics	University of Dhaka	Bangladesh	1993
H.S.C	Science	Dhaka	Bangladesh	1989
S.S.C	Science	Dhaka	Bangladesh	1987

Title	Organization	Location	From Date	To Date
Professor	Department of Economics, University of Dhaka	Dhaka	Dec 2012	Present
Associate Professor	Department of Economics, University of Dhaka	Dhaka	Feb 2008	Dec 2012
Assistant Professor	Department of Economics, University of Dhaka	Dhaka	Jul 2001	Feb 2008
Lecturer	Department of Economics, University of Dhaka	Dhaka	Mar 1999	Jul 2001

Research Interest

Subject	Description	Research Interest (Goal, Target Indicator)
Trainer of CGE model	Experience of more than 15 years in conducting international and national CGE training programmes.
Economic modelling	Computable General Equilibrium (CGE) models, GTAP models, Social Accounting Matrix (SAM) techniques, WITS/SMART partial equilibrium model, dynamic stochastic general equilibrium (DSGE) model, micro- and macro-econometric modelling and estimation techniques
Political economy analysis of growth and development	Applied research using political economy theories and models
Economic growth	Time series and cross-country analysis
Labour market issues	Micro-econometrics using Labour Force Survey data
Poverty and inequality issues	Micro-econometrics using HIES data
International trade and trade policy issues	International trade and trade policy issues related to the regional trading agreements, WTO and domestic trade policies. Extensive research experience in regional trade and development issues in South Asia.

Project/Research Supervision

Level of Study	Title	Supervisor	Co-Supervisor(s)	Name of Student(s)	Area of Research	Current Completion
No project/research supervision is found

Project/Research Work

Subject	Project Name	Source of Fund	From Date	To Date	Collaboration
No project/research work is found

Invited Talk

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Book
1	Raihan, S. Structural Change and Dynamics of Labor Markets in Bangladesh. Singapore: Springer Publications, 2018 .
2	Raihan, S. and Bidisha, S.H. Female employment stagnation in Bangladesh. Dhaka: The Asia Foundation and UKaid, 2018 .
3	Raihan, S., Kar, S. and Sen, K. Transitions between Growth Episodes: Do Institutions Matter and Do Some Institutions Matter More?. Manchester: The University of Manchester, 2018 .
4	Raihan, S. Let’s Think Aloud, Shall We?. Dhaka: SANEM Publications, 2017 .
5	Raihan, S., Lemma, A., Khondker, B.H. and Ferdous, F.B. Bangladesh sectoral growth diagnostic. Dhaka: The Asia Foundation and UKaid, 2017 .
6	Raihan, S. Structural Change and Dynamics of Labor Markets in Bangladesh: Studies on Labor and Employment. Dhaka: SANEM Publications, 2016 .
7	Raihan, S. Policy Advocacy Strategy for Intra-Regional Trade – Dealing with NTMs in South Asia. Kathmandu: SAARC-TPN, GIZ, 2016 .
8	Raihan, S. Financial Soundness Indicators for Financial Sector Stability in Bangladesh. Manila: Asian Development Bank, 2015 .
9	Raihan, S., Osmani, S.R. and Khalily, M.A.B. Contribution of Microfinance to the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of Bangladesh. Dhaka: InM, 2015 .
10	Raihan, S., Khan, M. A. and Quoreshi, S. NTMs in South Asia: Assessment and Analysis. Kathmandu: SAARC-TPN, GIZ, 2014 .
11	Raihan, S. and De, P. India–Pakistan Economic Co-operation: Implications for Regional Integration in South Asia. London: Commonwealth Secretariat, 2014 .
12	Gunatilake, H. and Raihan, S. Opportunity Cost of Natural Gas Subsidies in Bangladesh. Manila: Asian Development Bank, 2014 .
13	Kar, S., Pritchet, L., Raihan, S. and Sen, K. The Dynamics of Economic Growth: A Visual Handbook of Growth Rates, Regimes, Transitions and Volatility. Manchester: University of Manchester, UK, 2013 .
14	Raihan, S. and Cheong, D. mpact of trade in services on employment in Bangladesh: special reference to the IT sector. Dhaka: ILO, 2013 .
15	Raihan, S. Employment Effects of FTA Agreements Perspectives from Bangladesh,. Dhaka: ILO, 2013 .
16	Pritchett, L., Sen, K., Kar, S. and Raihan, S. Trillions Gained and Lost: Estimating the Magnitude of Growth Episodes. Manchester: University of Manchester, 2013 .
17	De, P., Raihan, S. and Ghani, E. What does MFN mean for India and Pakistan? Is MFN a Panacea?. Washington DC: The World Bank, 2013 .
18	Raihan, S. The political economy of food price policy: The case of Bangladesh. Helsinki: UNU-WIDER, 2013 .
19	Raihan, S. Economic Reforms and Agriculture in Bangladesh: Assessment of Impacts using Economy-wide Simulation Models. Dhaka: ILO, 2012 .
20	De, P., Raihan, S. and Khaturia, S. Unlocking Bangladesh-India Trade: Emerging Potential and the Way Forward. Washington DC: The World Bank, 2012 .
21	Razzaque, A., Khondker, B. and Raihan, S. Poverty, Intra-Household distribution and Gender Relations in Bangladesh. Dhaka: University Press Ltd, 2011 .
22	Razzaque, A., Khondker, B. and Raihan, S. Poverty, Intra-Household distribution and Gender Relations in Bangladesh. Dhaka: University Press Ltd, 2011 .
23	Raihan, S. One hundred years of economic change in Bengal: Re-visiting the economic life of a Bengal district. Manchester: University of Manchester, 2011 .
24	Rahman, M., Sadat, W.S. and Raihan, S Trade Liberalisation, Manufacturing Growth and Employment in Bangladesh. New Delhi: ILO and Academic Foundation, 2010 .
25	Raihan, S., Khatoon, R., Husain, J. and Rahman, S. odelling Gender Impacts of Policy Reforms in Bangladesh: A Study in a Sequential Dynamic CGE Framework. Quebec: University of Laval, 2010 .
26	Raihan, S. Impact of Food Price Rise on School Enrolment and Dropout in the Poor and Vulnerable Households in Selected Areas of Bangladesh. Dhaka: DFID, 2009 .
27	Raihan, S., Khondker, B.H., Sugiyarto, G. and Jha, S. Remittances and Household Welfare: A Case Study of Bangladesh. Manila: Asian Development Bank, 2009 .
28	Raihan, S. Domestic Preparedness of Services Trade Liberalisation in South Asia: Are South Countries Prepared for Further Trade Liberalisation. Jaipur: CUTS International, India, 2008 .
29	Raihan, S. and Razzaque, A. Trade Development and Poverty Linkages: Experiences from Asia and Sub-Saharan Africa. Vol II. Jaipur: CUTS International, India, 2008 .
30	Razzaque, A. and Raihan, S. rade Development and Poverty Linkages: Experiences from Asia and Sub-Saharan Africa. Vol I. Jaipur: CUTS International, India, 2008 .
31	Razzaque, A. and Raihan, S Venturing into a Quota-Free Regime: The Ready-made Garment Industry in Bangladesh. Dhaka: Pathak Samabesh, 2008 .
32	Raihan, S. Trade Liberalisation, Growth and Poverty in Bangladesh. Jaipur: CUTS International, India, 2008 .
33	Raihan, S. and Mahmud, N. Trade and Poverty Linkages. Jaipur: CUTS International, India, 2008 .
34	Raihan, S. SAFTA and the Bangladesh Economy: Assessments of Potential Implications. London: Commonwealth Secretariat, 2008 .
35	Raihan, S. Trade Liberalisation and Poverty in Bangladesh. Bangkok: UNESCAP, 2008 .
36	Raihan, S., Adhikari, R. and Adhikari, K. Export Diversification for Human Development in the Post-ATC Era: Perspectives from Asian LDCs. Colombo: UNDP Regional Centre, 2007 .
37	Raihan, S. Dynamics of Trade Liberalisation in Bangladesh: Analyses of Policies and Practices. Dhaka: Pathak Samabesh, 2007 .
38	Raihan, S. and Razzaque, A. WTO and Regional Trade Negotiations Outcomes: Quantitative Assessments of Potential Implications on Bangladesh. Dhaka: Pathak Samabesh, 2007 .
39	Razzaque, A. and Raihan, S. Trade and Industrial Policy Environment in Bangladesh with Special Emphasis on Some Non-Traditional Export Sectors. Dhaka: Pathak Samabesh, 2007 .
40	Barkat, A., Zaman, S. and Raihan, S. Political Economy of Khas Land in Bangladesh. Dhaka: Association of Land Reform and Development (ALRD), 2001 .

Book Section
1	Hassan, M. and Raihan, S. "Navigating the deals world: The politics of economic growth in Bangladesh." Deals and Development. Edited by L. Pritchett, K. Sen, and E. Werker Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2017 .
2	Raihan, S. "Foreign Trade." Routledge Handbook of Contemporary Bangladesh. Edited by Riaz, A. and Rahman, M. S London: Routledge, 2016 .
3	Raihan, S. "The Political Economy of Food Price Policy in Bangladesh." Food Price Policy in an Era of Market Instability A Political Economy Analysis. Edited by Per Pinstrup-Andersen Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2014 .
4	Raihan, S. and Razzaque, M. A. "Assessing Gains from SAFTA." Regional Integration in South Asia Trends, Challenges and Prospects. Edited by M. A. Razzaque and Yurendra Basnett London: Commonwealth Secretariat, 2014 .
5	Raihan, S. "Regional Trade in Services in South Asia." Regional Integration in South Asia Trends, Challenges and Prospects. Edited by M. A. Razzaque and Yurendra Basnett London: Commonwealth Secretariat, 2014 .
6	Raihan, S. and De, P. "India–Pakistan Economic Co-operation: Implications for Regional Integration in South Asia." Regional Integration in South Asia Trends, Challenges and Prospects. Edited by M. A. Razzaque and Yurendra Basnett London: Commonwealth Secretariat, 2014 .
7	Raihan, S. "Policy priorities and role of aid in least developed countries: Bangladesh." Foreign Aid in South Asia: The Emerging Scenario. Edited by Kelegama, S. New Delhi: SAGE Publications Pvt. Ltd, 2012 .
8	Raihan, S. and Sugiyarto, G. "Effects of Global Crisis on Remittances and Poverty: The Case Study on Bangladesh." Global Crisis, Remittances and Poverty in Asia. Manila: Asian Development Bank, 2012 .
9	Raihan, S. and Khondker, B.H.K. "Poverty and Inequality in Bangladesh." Leading issues in Bangladesh Development. Edited by Ahmed, S Dhaka: University Press Ltd, 2012 .
10	Raihan, S. and Uddin, H.S. "Bangladesh: Migration, Remittances, and Development." Migration, Remittances and Development in South Asia. Edited by Kelegama, S. New Delhi: SAGE Publications Pvt. Ltd, 2011 .
11	Raihan, S. "Growth and Poverty Impacts of Trade Liberalisation in Bangladesh." Trade Liberalisation and Poverty in South Asia. Edited by Bandara, J.S., Athukorala, P.C. and Kelegama, S. New Delhi: Routledge Studies in the Growth Economies of Asia, 2011 .
12	Raihan, S. and Khondker, B.H.K. "A Study on Alternative Modes of Financing." Background Papers of the Sixth Five Year Plan of Bangladesh 2011-2015, Volume 1. Edited Dhaka: BIDS, 2011 .
13	Khondker, B.H.K. and Raihan, S. "Input Output structure of the Bangladesh Economy 2006-07." Technical Framework Paper of the Sixth Five Year Plan of Bangladesh 2011-2015, Volume 1. Edited by Mujeri, M.K and Alam, S. Dhaka: BIDS, 2011 .
14	Khondker, B.H.K. and Raihan, S. "A Social Accounting Matrix for Bangladesh 2006/07: Methodology and Results." Technical Framework Paper of the Sixth Five Year Plan of Bangladesh 2011-2015, Volume 2. Edited by Mujeri, M.K and Alam, S. Dhaka: BIDS, 2011 .
15	Raihan, S. and Khondker, B.H.K. "Dynamic CGE Model of Bangladesh." Technical Framework Paper of the Sixth Five Year Plan of Bangladesh 2011-2015, Volume 2. Edited by Mujeri, M.K and Alam, S. Dhaka: BIDS, 2011 .
16	Khondker, B.H.K. and Raihan, S. "Projected Macroeconomic Scenarios for the Sixth Five Year Plan (2011-2015)." Technical Framework Paper of the Sixth Five Year Plan of Bangladesh 2011-2015, Volume 2. Edited by Mujeri, M.K and Alam, S. Dhaka: BIDS, 2011 .
17	Raihan, S., Hussain, J. and Khondker, B.H.K. "Poverty Counts in Bangladesh: Surveys, Methods and Estimates." Poverty, Intra-Household distribution and Gender Relations in Bangladesh. Edited by Razzaque, A., Khondker, B. and Raihan, S. Dhaka: University Press Ltd, 2011 .
18	Razzaque, A. and Raihan, S. "“Intra-household Distribution and Poverty Incidence: An Empirical Investigation on Bangladesh." Poverty, Intra-Household distribution and Gender Relations in Bangladesh. Edited by Razzaque, A., Khondker, B. and Raihan, S. Dhaka: University Press Ltd, 2011 .
19	Raihan. S. and Khondker B.H.K. "A Computable General Equilibrium Nanosimulation Approach for the Poverty and Welfare Analysis: An Insight from the Intra-Household Data in Bangladesh." Poverty, Intra-Household distribution and Gender Relations in Bangladesh. Edited by Razzaque, A., Khondker, B. and Raihan, S. Dhaka: University Press Ltd, 2011 .
20	Khondker, B.H. and Raihan, S. "Poverty Impacts of Remittances and Garments: A Computable General Equilibrium Analysis." Breaking Down Poverty in Bangladesh. Edited by Narayan, A. and Zaman, H. Dhaka: The University Press Limited, 2009 .
21	Raihan, S. "European Union-India Bilateral Free Trade Agreement: Potential Implications for the Excluded Low-Income Economies in Asia and Africa." Challenges and Opportunities for Trade and Financial Integration in Asia and the Pacific. Bangkok: UNESCAP, 2009 .
22	Raihan, S. "Trade Liberalisation and Poverty in Bangladesh." Emerging Trade Issues for Policymakers in Developing Countries in Asia and the Pacific. Bangkok: UNESCAP, 2008 .
23	Cloutier, M., Cockburn, J., Decaluwe, B., Khondker, B.H. and Raihan, S. "Welfare, Poverty and Distribution Effects of Trade Liberalization: A Review of the CGE Literature." Trade Liberalization and Poverty: A CGE Analysis of the 1990s Experiences in Africa and Asia. Edited by Cockburn, J., Decaluwe, B. and Robichaud, V. Quebec: Laval University, Canada, 2008 .
24	Khondker, B.H., Mujeri, M. and Raihan, S. "Welfare and Poverty Impacts of Tariff Reforms in Bangladesh: A General Approach." Trade Liberalization and Poverty: A CGE Analysis of the 1990s Experiences in Africa and Asia. Edited by Cockburn, J., Decaluwe, B. and Robichaud, V. Quebec: Laval University, Canada, 2008 .
25	Raihan, S., Razzauqe, A. and Laurent, E. "Economic Partnership Agreement: Implications from Alternative Scenario." Bilateralism and Development: Emerging Trade Patterns. Edited by Qalo, V. London: Cameron May, 2008 .
26	Rahman, M., Razzaque, M.A. and Raihan, S. "Issues in Trade Policy of Bangladesh." Emerging Issues in Bangladesh Economy. Dhaka: Centre for Policy Dialogue, 2008 .
27	Razzaque, A., Raihan, S. and Ahmed, N. "Global Rice Trade Liberalisation: Implications from Some Alternative Scenarios." Global Rice and Agricultural Trade Liberalisation: Poverty and Welfare Implications for South Asia. Edited by Razzaque, A and Laurent, E. New Delhi: Academic Foundation, 2008 .
28	Raihan, S. and Razzaque, A. "Poverty and Welfare Consequences of Global Rice and Agricultural Trade Liberalisation for Bangladesh." Global Rice and Agricultural Trade Liberalisation: Poverty and Welfare Implications for South Asia. Edited by Razzaque, A and Laurent, E. New Delhi: Academic Foundation, 2008 .
29	Raihan, S. and Razzaque, M.A. "Services Trade Negotiations after WTO Hong Kong Ministerial: The South Asian Perspectives." South Asian Positions in the WTO Doha Round. Jaipur: CUTS International, India, 2007 .
30	Raihan, S. "Foreign Competition and Growth: A Study on Bangladesh Manufacturing Industries." Competitive Advantage and Competition Policy in Developing Countries. Edited by Cook, P., Fabella, R. and Lee, C. London: Edward and Elgar, 2007 .
31	Raihan, S. "Competition Policy in Bangladesh." Competitive Advantage and Competition Policy in Developing Countries. Edited by Cook, P., Fabella, R. and Lee, C. London: Edward and Elgar, 2007 .
32	Annabi, N.., Khondker, B., Raihan, S., Cockburn, J. and Decaluwé, B. "WTO Agreements and Domestic Policy Reforms – Implications for Poverty in Bangladesh: A Study in a Dynamic Sequential CGE Framework." Poverty and the WTO: Impacts of the Doha Development Agenda. Edited by Hertel, T. and Winters, A. Washington DC: The World Bank and the Palgrave Macmillan, 2006 .
33	Raihan, S. "The Performance of the State-Owned Industrial Enterprise in Bangladesh." Privatization in Bangladesh: An Agenda in Search of Policy. Edited by Sobhan, R. Dhaka: University Press Ltd, 2005 .
34	Raihan, S. "Disinvestment of the Profitable SOEs: Reviewing the 'Inefficiency of SOEs’ Arguments for Privatisation." Privatization in Bangladesh: An Agenda in Search of Policy. Edited by Sobhan, R. Dhaka: University Press Ltd, 2005 .

Journal Article
1	Hahm, H. and Raihan, S. : The Belt and Road Initiative: Maximizing benefits, managing risks—A computable general equilibrium approach, Journal of Infrastructure, Policy and Development , vol.2 , pp.140 , 2018 .
2	Raihan, S., Bidisha, S.H. and Jahan, I. : Unpacking unpaid labour in Bangladesh, Indian Journal of Labour Economics , vol.60 , pp.571-587 , 2017 .
3	Raihan, S., Osmani, S. R. and Khalily, M. A. B. : The macro impact of microfinance in Bangladesh: A CGE analysis, Economic Modelling , vol.62 , pp.1-15 , 2017 .
4	Pritchett, L., Sen, K., Kar, S. and Raihan, S. : Trillions gained and lost: Estimating the magnitude of growth episodes, Economic Modelling , vol.55 , 2016 .
5	Raihan, S. : South Asian Economic Union –Challenges and Tasks Ahead, South Asia Economic Journal , vol.16 , 2015 .
6	Banerjee, O., Mahzab, M., Raihan, S. and Islam, N. : An economy-wide analysis of climate change impacts on agriculture and food security in Bangladesh, Climate Change Economics , vol.6 , no.1 , 2015 .
7	Amjad, R., Chandrasiri, S., Nathan, D., Raihan, S., Verick, S. and Yusuf, A. : What Holds Back Manufacturing in South Asia, Economic & Political Weekly , vol.L , no.10 , 2015 .
8	Kar, S., Pritchet, L., Raihan, S. and Sen, K. : Looking for a break: Identifying transitions in growth regimes, Journal of Macroeconomics , 2013 .
9	Raihan, S. : Review of ESCAP SSWA, Regional Cooperation for Inclusive and Sustainable Development: South and South-west Asia Development Report 2012-13, South Asia Economic Journal , vol.14 , no.2 , 2013 .
10	Raihan, S. and Barkat, A. : Effects of Households’ Education and Health Expenditure on Income Generation and Poverty Status in Bangladesh, Social Science Review, , vol.30 , no.1 , 2013 .
11	Raihan. S. : Informal Sector in Bangladesh: Implications for Growth and Poverty, Indian Journal of Labour Economics , vol.53 , no.2 , 2010 .
12	Ahmed, M. and Raihan, S. : Cointegration, Error Correction and the Demand for Money in Bangladesh, Dhaka University Journal of Development Studies , vol.1 , no.1 , 2010 .
13	Raihan, S. : Welfare and Poverty Impacts of Trade Liberalization: A Dynamic CGE Microsimulation Analysis, International Journal of Microsimulation , vol.3 , no.1 , 2010 .
14	Raihan, S. : Bangladesh’s Trade Barriers in a Global Perspective: A Comparative Analysis, The Bangladesh Development Studies , vol.29 , no.1&2 , 2003 .
15	Raihan, S. : Changing Pattern of External Resource Flows to Developing Countries during 1990s and Implications for the Developing Countries, Social Science Review , vol.17 , no.1 , 2000 .
16	Raihan, S. : Crisis of the Welfare State, Social Science Review , vol.17 , no.2 , 2000 .
17	Barkat, A., Zaman, S. and Raihan, S. : Distribution and Retention of Khas land in Bangladesh, Land , vol.7 , no.5 , 2000 .
18	Raihan, S. : What have Structural Adjustment Programmes Achieved since their Inception in 1980, Journal of Business Studies , vol.20 , no.2 , 1999 .
19	Raihan, S. and Barkat, A. : Population Growth and Poverty: Re-examination of Relationships, Social Science Review , vol.13 , no.2 , 1996 .
20	Raihan, S., Uddin, M. and Ahmmed, S. : Impact of foreign remittances on the household spending behaviour in Bangladesh, Migration and Development , 2021 . View More

Conference Proceedings
1	Raihan, S. "Challenges of Female Employment: The Bangladesh Context." International Workshop on “Women’s access to paid work in South Asia and MENA: barriers, opportunities and policy challenges” organised by LSE, Department of International Development and the LSE Middle East Centre London, UK: 2019 .
2	Raihan, S. "Institutional Diagnostics of Development: The Bangladesh Perspective." Economic Development and Institutions 2019 Annual Conference, Organised by Paris School of Economics and Oxford Policy Management Paris: 2019 .
3	Raihan, S. "The Challenges of the RMG Industry in Bangladesh." ISAS, National University of Singapore (NUS) Workshop on “Assessing the Transformation of Bangladesh” organised by the National University of Singapore Singapore: 2019 .
4	Raihan, S. "Is there any Bangladesh ‘Development Paradox’?." Symposium on “Economic Growth, Development and Economic Stability”, Organised by School of Management, Swansea University Swansea: 2019 .
5	Raihan, S. "Land rights as an institutional issue for development." EDI workshop programme - "Institutional diagnostics for development" organised by Oxford Policy Management Dar es Salaam: 2019 .

Award Type	Title	Year	Country	Description
International	Senior Research Fellow (Hon)	2014	United Kingdom	University of Manchester (2014-2020)
International	Alumni “A Cutting Edge of Development Thinking”	2012	United States	Harvard Kennedy School, Harvard University
International	GTAP Featured Member	2007	United States	A featured member at the Global Trade Analysis Project Website
International	Best PhD Dissertation Prize	2005	United Kingdom	For the PhD Thesis at the University of Manchester
International	UK Commonwealth Scholarship	2001	United Kingdom	For the PhD research at the University of Manchester
International	British Chevening Scholarship	1998	United Kingdom	For MA in Economics at the University of Manchester

Name & designation Dr. Selim Raihan Professor

Department Department of Economics Faculty of Social Sciences

Email selim.raihan@gmail.com

Phone +880-2-9661900