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.
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
September 10, 2023
Given the increasing concern around climate change and environmental degradation, green growth policies have taken centre stage. These policies stress the importance of transitioning away from traditional manufacturing methods and consumer behaviour towards sustainable practices that prioritize environmental conservation. Read more
September 5, 2023
Corporate taxation’s transparency concerns have drawn regulatory bodies’ and policymakers’ attention. Global corporate income tax remains a key revenue source, shaping economic behaviour and resource distribution. Read more
September 4, 2023
This study aimed to estimate the gap in terms of targeting the beneficiaries, coverage, access, and coordination-related issues. The gap or leakage ratios were estimated based on those socio-economic criteria. Read more
September 4, 2023
The study primarily reviewed existing literature and analysed data from reports and research articles on selected developing countries, while the objective was to understand the tax structure and issues related to tax avoidance and evasion. Read more
August 16, 2023
The Intregrated Energy and Power Master Plan (IEPMP) 2021 formulation process is found to be distinctive on several counts such as a comprehensive plan which accommodates energy and power-related issues, a specialised research organisation has been involved to provide technical support, and a consultative process has been followed. Read more
August 16, 2023
It is evident that coal has been detrimental to a sustainable future, and the Bangladesh government has decided to make a transition from coal to an alternative fuel source. Read more
August 16, 2023
Based on global and regional geopolitical considerations, as well as the challenges posed by climate change, Bangladesh has made commitments in both national and international levels to increase the proportion of RE within its energy sector. Read more
August 13, 2023
About two-fifths of the total population in Bangladesh are children (aged between 0-18 years), which is indicative of the importance of investing in children for the future of the country. Read more