The social safety net programmes of Bangladesh were not designed considering the factors along which child labour actually varies. Based on national survey data, key informant interviews, and regional comparisons

This study examines the structural determinants of carbon lock-in in Bangladesh’s RMG sector from a demand-side perspective. Despite rising decarbonisation pressures, the sector remains dependent on carbon-intensive production.

Automation alone threatens up to 1.22 million readymade garment (RMG) jobs, and as much as 60 per cent of female RMG employment could be displaced by 2041.