Publications
CPD’s current publication list contains more than 500 titles including Books, Monographs, Working Papers, Dialogue Briefs and Policy Briefs. If you want to collect the hard copies of the publications, please contact with CPD. You can find the soft copies of the book in the CPD website.
March 9, 2026
Bangladesh has committed to introducing Unemployment Insurance (UI) as part of its National Social Security Strategy (NSSS), adopted in 2015. Read more
March 9, 2026
Bangladesh’s social protection system covers a wide range of programmes for specific groups and low-income households, yet it continues to fall short in ensuring basic security and enabling pathways out of poverty. Read more
March 9, 2026
Social protection is essential in any society to mitigate vulnerabilities. Even though Bangladesh has made great strides in addressing deprivation, a significant proportion of the population still lives in poverty or is at risk, dealing with a variety of issues relating to age, gender, disability, and climate shocks. Read more
March 9, 2026
Ensuring accountability within Bangladesh's parliamentary system is increasingly urgent, as the current unicameral structure faces significant challenges from executive dominance and the over-concentration of power. Read more
February 9, 2026
GDP growth increased to 4.50 per cent in Q1 FY2026, from 2.58 per cent in Q1 FY2025. This indicates a positive shift in economic momentum at the start of the fiscal year. Read more
February 3, 2026
During this quarter, a notable development was the approval of the ‘Policy for Enhancement of Priva te Participation in Renewable Energy-based Power Generation 2025. Read more
January 21, 2026
This study provides the first comprehensive assessment of Bangladesh’s renewable energy procurement following the repeal of the Quick Enhancement of Electricity and Energy Supply (Special Provision) Act, 2010. Read more
January 18, 2026
Bangladesh has embarked on an ambitious journey to expand renewable energy through the National Rooftop Solar Programme 2025, which targets 3,000 MW of capacity on government, educational, and health sector rooftops. Read more
January 12, 2026
This study develops and evaluates the solar-powered electric rickshaw charging station based on experimental data and provides a detailed performance comparison of pre- and post-commissioning phase. Read more
January 12, 2026
Bangladesh’s power sector is at a crossroads. Whilst national policies envision an ambitious shift towards renewable energy, progress on the ground has remained slow and fragmented. Read more
January 8, 2026
Bangladesh secured its largest-ever European FDI with Danish AP Moller–Maersk investing USD 550 million in Chattogram’s Laldia Container Terminal. Additionally, Swiss MEDLOG will invest USD 40 million in the Pangaon Inland Container Terminal. Read more
January 5, 2026
Access to finance in Bangladesh’s agricultural mechanization sector is shaped by stakeholders’ preferences for alternative financial instruments. Read more


