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.

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
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
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
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
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
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
The COVID-19 pandemic has caused massive economic, human and social losses which are both pervasive and profound. Read more
The policy brief puts some timely and essential recommendations for strengthening government stimulus measures to stimulate women’s economic empowerment and recommended mechanisms for making these measures impactful, inclusive, transparent and accountable. Read more
Bangladesh made significant progress in achieving the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) winning global acclaim. It is expected that the country will be able to continue its success in implementing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) as well. Read more
As part of its regular exercise to review the performance of the economy and analyse the key emerging trends, the Centre for Policy Dialogue (CPD) closely monitors the country’s economy throughout a fiscal year. Read more
This study advocates that when income inequality is low, increase in income inequality increases economic growth, whereas when income inequality is high, increase in income inequality decreases economic growth. Read more
Industrial safety in the readymade garments (RMG) sector has been passing a critical phase with a lack of proper coordination, monitoring and enforcement which are likely to be the reasons behind rising industrial accidents. Read more