by Sultana Yeasmin | Jan 15, 2026 | Informal Economy, Migration and Labor Market, Poverty and Inequality
Bangladesh often draws attention as an example of development success, with extensive literature exploring its poverty dynamics and underlying drivers. The country managed to more than halve its poverty rate and sustain almost consistent year-on-year growth within...
by Selim Raihan | Jan 7, 2026 | Informal Economy, Institutions and Political Economy, Macroeconomy and Economic Growth, Migration and Labor Market, Trade and Regional Integration
Bangladesh’s economy seems to be stabilizing at first blush. Reserve levels have climbed, imports have slowed, and officials are finding some signs of resilience in the aftermath of a tumultuous period. For a country accustomed to absorbing shocks, this narrative of...
by Zubayer Hossen | Jan 7, 2026 | Human Capital Development, Informal Economy, Institutions and Political Economy, Migration and Labor Market, Social Protection, Trade and Regional Integration
At dawn in Gazipur, when garment factory lights flicker on, and the streets begin to stir, thousands of workers make their way through narrow lanes with lunch boxes in hand and hope that today will be kinder than yesterday. The workers’ lives are built on effort,...
by Selim Raihan | Mar 5, 2023 | Informal Economy
International remittances play a crucial role in the economic growth and poverty reduction in Bangladesh. These remittances are sent by Bangladeshi migrant workers especially in the Middle-Eastern countries, US, UK, European countries, and East Asian countries....
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