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.
November 30, 2023
The power and energy sector of Bangladesh has been confronting several challenges that adversely affected various economic activities in households, agriculture, industries and businesses. Read more
November 20, 2023
The book presents new empirical data supplemented with critical analysis of processes, actors and actions that have been the drivers of Bangladesh’s transformation and offers new ways of understanding Bangladesh. Read more
November 19, 2023
Financing needs in tackling the climate change-related challenges in Bangladesh is huge. For instance, the implementation of the National Adaptation Plan (NAP) will require USD 230 billion during 2023 to 2050 time period. Read more
November 19, 2023
This study addresses the critical issue of Bangladesh's pursuit of sustained and secure energy amidst its transition from a Least Developed Country (LDC) after 2026 and become a middle-income nation by 2050. Read more
November 15, 2023
Bangladesh's power and energy sector is dynamic, and the landscape keeps changing constantly. The government and public authorities related to the power and energy sector take initiatives, policy measures, and operational decisions regularly. Read more
November 14, 2023
This research investigates the gendered impacts of recent crises, particularly the Least Developed Country (LDC) graduation, the COVID-19 pandemic, and geopolitical challenges, on women in Bangladesh. Read more
October 31, 2023
The study aims to assess the state of green transition initiatives in Bangladesh's textile and RMG sector. It seeks to gather evidence on the adoption of green practices, identify barriers and drivers for such initiatives, assess factory knowledge Read more
October 23, 2023
Leather Working Group (LWG) is one of the most prominent global leather supply chain certifications. It is a prime prerequisite for exporting leather, particularly in US and EU markets. Read more
September 27, 2023
Bangladesh’s cities lead the world in levels of air and plastic pollution. Bangladesh was determined to have the most polluted air in the world in 2020 and 2021 according to IQAir, while Dhaka had the worst air quality of any city in 2021. Read more
September 24, 2023
Air pollution has emerged as a pressing concern in Bangladesh in recent years. Bangladesh has consistently been ranked among the top five most polluted countries in the world in terms of air pollution since 2018 (IQAir, 2022). Read more
September 19, 2023
Migrant workers make significant contributions to national development, yet their essential needs are frequently overlooked in national budget allocations. The FY2023–24 budget lacks migrant-focused programmes. Read more
September 14, 2023
Leakage in the Social Safety Net Programmes (SSNPs) in Bangladesh is a significant problem ranging from 10 to 40 per cent of the total budget. The eligible non-beneficiaries are often left out of the safety net coverage, whereas half of the beneficiaries get the allowance without fulfilling the criteria. Read more