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...
by Sheikh Tausif Ahmed | Nov 2, 2025 | Gender Studies, Macroeconomy and Economic Growth, Migration and Labor Market, Poverty and Inequality
The Ready-made Garments (RMG) sector is one of the largest employers in Bangladesh, with over 3.4 million workers as of the 2022-23 financial year. It also accounts for more than 82% of the country’s export earnings. Despite the sector’s importance, the issue of wages...
by Arpita Chakraborty | Sep 30, 2025 | Macroeconomy and Economic Growth, Migration and Labor Market
Bangladesh stands at a difficult economic crossroads. Once celebrated as a miracle, growth has slowed to its slowest level since the pandemic, with GDP increasing at only 3.97% in FY2024-2025. Inflation is still stubbornly high, and many economists now caution that...
by Afia Mubasshira Tiasha | Apr 7, 2025 | Migration and Labor Market
Many studies have shown how remittances affect labour supply decisions and other labour market outcomes. Furthermore, by supporting consumption-led growth, remittances have an impact on macroeconomic stability; but if productive investments do not keep pace with...
by Sayema Haque Bidisha | Jul 3, 2024 | Migration and Labor Market
In the context of Bangladesh, despite impressive progresses in terms of different socioeconomic indicators, there remain challenges in some areas and the labor market is argued to be one of those. Besides, especially in the context of high inflationary pressure and...
by Dipa Das, Eshrat Sharmin | Jun 3, 2024 | Migration and Labor Market
Bangladesh’s economy has witnessed remarkable growth, solidifying it as one of the fastest-growing economies worldwide. According to Bangladesh Economic Review 2023, the construction sector significantly contributes to this growth, accounting for approximately...
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