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1. The EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement: Voices from Politics, Business and Civil Society on Policy Implications for Bangladesh

The EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA), in effect since 2020, gives Vietnam major trade benefits, including zero-duty access to the EU, replacing its earlier GSP tariffs. Beyond tariff cuts, it…

2. An Analysis of TVET and Apprenticeship in Bangladesh: Role of Key Stakeholders

This publication serves as a beginner's guide to transforming Bangladesh’s TVET (Technical and Vocational Education and Training) sector, aiming to address the gaps in apprenticeship systems and…

3. Industry-Academia Collaboration for Entrepreneurship Development in Bangladesh

The publication on “Industry-Academia Collaboration for Entrepreneurship Development in Bangladesh” highlights the critical role of innovation, workforce development, and economic growth. Despite…

4. Bangladesh’s LDC Graduation: Challenges and Opportunities for SMEs

Bangladesh’s SMEs have long thrived under the privileges of being a Least Developed Country (LDC), benefiting from special trade advantages that have boosted exports and local growth. However, with…

5. Workers’ Rights In Bangladesh’s Care Economy: Decent Work And Deficits For Personal Care And Non-Clinical Healthcare Workers

This publication sheds light on the challenging conditions faced by personal care and non-clinical healthcare workers in Bangladesh. Despite being part of the formal economy, these workers are often…

6. Bangladesh's Trade Interests in the WTO

Bangladesh participated in the WTO-MC13 with triple identity: as an LDC, as a Graduating LDC (GLDC), and as a future (non-LDC) developing country. Excepting the decision on “due restraint’ in…

7. Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) in the Tannery Sector: Case Study on Savar BSCIC Tannery Estate

This paper examines occupational safety and health (OSH) conditions at the Savar BSCIC Tannery Estate, highlighting challenges and opportunities after the relocation from Hazaribagh. While…

8. Technological Readiness of Bangladesh’s Pharmaceuticals Industry: Preparing for LDC Graduation

Bangladesh’s pharmaceutical industry is a key contributor to domestic healthcare and exports and is among the country’s most technologically advanced sectors. However, it faces limitations in…

9. Working Situation of Women Home-based Industrial Workers in Bangladesh: Issues and Way Forward

Home-based work in Bangladesh, largely carried out by women, is vital yet often invisible—especially in the garment and textile sectors. A recent study of 400 workers in Dhaka reveals poor…

10. Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung

Headquarter Bonn Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung Bonn Godesberger Allee 149 D-53175 Bonn +49 (0) 228 883-0 Headquarter Berlin Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung Berlin Hiroshimastraße 17 and 28 D-10785…