by Selim Raihan | Mar 3, 2026 | Human Capital Development, Institutions and Political Economy, Macroeconomy and Economic Growth, Social Protection
Bangladesh’s social protection system has always carried two truths at once. On paper, it is large, diverse, and politically important. On the ground, it is often messy, fragmented, and sometimes unfair. That tension is now back in the spotlight with the government’s...
by Dipa Das | Mar 3, 2026 | Gender Studies, Human Capital Development, Macroeconomy and Economic Growth, Migration and Labor Market, Trade and Regional Integration
For decades, the RMG sector has been the heartbeat of Bangladesh’s economy, contributing over 80% of our export earnings and providing a livelihood for millions. However, as we stand on the threshold of November 2026, the year of our graduation from LDC status, the...
by Fariha Khan | Mar 3, 2026 | Environment and Climate Change, Gender Studies, Human Capital Development, Macroeconomy and Economic Growth, Migration and Labor Market, Sustainable Development Goals
The Ready-Made Garment (RMG) industry has been pivotal to the economic development of Bangladesh. Accounting for over 80% of the country’s total export earnings, it is the second-largest garment exporter globally. However, it is also among the most polluting sectors...
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 Mahtab Uddin | Jan 7, 2026 | Human Capital Development, Macroeconomy and Economic Growth, Migration and Labor Market, Poverty and Inequality, Social Protection
Bangladesh’s poverty rate fell from about half the population in the 1990s to one-fifth by 2019. However, this progress proved fragile. COVID-19 and related measures disrupted jobs, enterprises, remittance flows, and supply chains. Estimates show sharp,...
by Dipa Das | Nov 2, 2025 | Human Capital Development, Migration and Labor Market, Poverty and Inequality, Trade and Regional Integration
Bangladesh, once an agrarian economy, has undergone considerable structural changes over the past few decades. With a focus on industrialization, the country has transitioned from its reliance on agriculture to becoming one of the fastest-growing manufacturing hubs in...
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