The International Monetary Fund (IMF) projected Bangladesh’s GDP growth to moderate to 3.5 per cent in FY2027 and warned that growth could fall below 3 per cent over the medium term without decisive reforms.

The papers in this compendium represent the very best of the research presented at CPD Climate Week 2025. The conference drew an overwhelming response from young researchers, with 315 paper abstracts submitted from across the country and beyond.

The Employment Injury Scheme (EIS) Pilot in Bangladesh marks a transformative step towards comprehensive social protection for workers, particularly in the export-oriented Ready-Made Garment (RMG) sector.