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1. Strengthening Social Protection in Bangladesh Gaps, Costs and Policy Recommendations

This policy brief assesses Bangladesh’s social protection landscape and explores the feasibility of transitioning towards universal social protection in line with SDG 1.3. Despite progress under the…

2. Universal Social Protection in Bangladesh: Financing Requirements and Future Outlook

This study evaluates the fiscal feasibility of universal social protection in Bangladesh by estimating budgetary requirements and potential resource mobilisation strategies. Using key informant…

3. Introduction of Unemployment Insurance in Bangladesh Assessing Legislative and Institutional Readiness

This study examines Bangladesh’s preparedness to introduce a contributory Unemployment Insurance (UI) scheme under the National Social Security Strategy (NSSS). Although UI is recognised as a core…

4. 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…

5. 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…

6. 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…

7. 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…

8. 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…

9. 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…

10. 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…