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.
January 6, 2022
In this policy brief, the state of the United Nations Guiding Principles (UNGPs) in RMG factories has been discussed with specific focus on how the employers could take part in effective enforcement of human and labour rights practices under the UNGPs framework. Read more
December 30, 2021
Bangladesh is one of the most vulnerable countries to the effect of climate change for its terrestrial and demographic features. In recent times, climate displacement and internal migration to the big city slums for employment opportunities have been critical problems for the country hindering the attainment of a number of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Read more
December 29, 2021
The Working Paper 140 aims to understand the human, economic and social hazards endured by Bangladesh due to COVID-19, and measure the country’s resilience and the potential impacts of COVID on the graduation of Bangladesh from the least developed country (LDC) status. Read more
December 26, 2021
Bangladesh, like most of the countries in the world, had to restrict mobility and economic activities to tackle the spread of the COVID-19 virus. Read more
December 23, 2021
Gender wage gap in the labour market is a widely discussed issue in relevant discourse and literature. Societal attitude, occupational segregation, vertical segregation, barriers to entry and retention, and discriminatory practices at workplace are often cited as factors contributing to women getting lower wages compared to men. Read more
December 21, 2021
Corporate accountability of the apparel sector enterprises of Bangladesh can be scrutinised based on their actions/inactions during COVID-19. The export-oriented apparel sector of Bangladesh has received various fiscal and monetary policy supports from the government to address the liquidity shortfall during the pandemic period. Read more
December 19, 2021
The monetary policy of FY2021–22 appears to be a cautious policy during the chaotic times of the pandemic. The central bank has refrained from taking any active steps in reducing the prevailing excess liquidity in the banking system, but has assured that it will not hesitate to take action if the need arises. Read more
November 24, 2021
The unequal access to vaccines for Covid-19, makes it difficult for countries such as Bangladesh to vaccinate its population at the same pace as the wealthier countries. Read more
November 11, 2021
The fourth industrial revolution (4IR) has brought dramatic changes in many sectors including labour and trade, and expediting the delivery of the global goals. It can also play a crucial role in Bangladesh’s development. Read more
November 9, 2021
Following the publication of the Sixth Assessment Report (6AR) of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) in August 2021 the severity and scale of the impact of climate change is clear. Read more
November 1, 2021
The Conference of Parties 26 (COP26) of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) in Glasgow will not only be the largest global climate summit but also the most crucial global event in recent years. Read more
September 30, 2021
The COVID-19 pandemic has caused massive economic, human and social losses which are both pervasive and profound. Read more
