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.
The education sector is directly linked to the development of skilled human resources, the creation of a productive workforce, the promotion of social equity, and sustainable economic growth. Read more
In line with the country’s national plan and policy framework and in light of the ‘Health for All’ commitment, the current government is considering health as a major priority sector for development. Read more
Agriculture is the source of livelihood for a large portion of Bangladesh’s total population and the fundamental basis of national food security. Read more
After a prolonged period of political uncertainty and the interim government phase, Bangladesh has begun a new economic journey under an elected government. Read more
One of the key reasons behind Bangladesh's exceptionally low domestic revenue mobilisation is the lack of comprehensive and all embracing digitalization of the country’s taxation system. Read more
The MoPEMR’sproposed budget share fell to 1.85 per cent of the national total (down from 2.15 per cent), with 98 per cent allocations in generation going to fossil fuels versus only 2 per cent for renewables, and 11 renewable energy projects left unfunded. Read more
As Bangladesh navigates a critical shift toward sustainability, CPD Power and Energy Studies presents a pioneering annual review for 2025. This book offers a first-of-its-kind institutional assessment of the nation's power sector through the lens of renewable energy transition. Read more
This paper examines the role of micro–meso linkages in shaping the adoption and retention of distributed renewable energy (DRE) systems in Bangladesh. Despite early success in technologies such as solar home systems, rooftop solar, and solar irrigation pumps, recent trends show stagnation in adoption and significant challenges in long-term usage. Read more
The provisional GDP growth is estimated at 4.14 per cent in FY2026, compared with the actual growth rate of 3.49 per cent in FY2025, indicating a gradual recovery in economic activity. Read more
As Bangladesh approaches graduation from Least Developed Country status, sustaining industrial competitiveness will increasingly depend on stronger domestic institutions, higher social standards, and safer, fairer workplaces. Read more
NBR tax collection reached 65.52 per cent of the annual target of BDT 499,000 crore during July-April FY2026, representing an increase of BDT 31,327 crore compared to the corresponding period of the previous year. Read more
Bangladesh lost an estimated USD 68 billion to illicit trade flows between 2013 and 2022, significantly draining public revenue and foreign exchange, according to a report published in March 2026. Read more
