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 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 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,...
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