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Social Safety Net Programs and Poverty Alleviation in BangladeshAbstract: This article assesses the efficacy of Banglade...
25/09/2026

Social Safety Net Programs and Poverty Alleviation in Bangladesh

Abstract: This article assesses the efficacy of Bangladesh's Social Safety Net Programmes (SSNPs) within the framework of the National Social Security Strategy (NSSS) from 2015 to 2026. As Bangladesh progresses beyond its Least Developed Country (LDC) designation, the budgetary obligation for social security has escalated, projected to reach around 1.87 percent of GDP in the fiscal year 2025-26. This study used a mixed-methods approach to examine the structural consolidation of the national social protection system, whereby 140 formerly fragmented programs were integrated into 95 simplified, lifecycle-oriented schemes.

The results demonstrate that the digitization of Government-to-Person (G2P) payments is a significant innovation, markedly decreasing leakages and administrative inefficiencies. Nonetheless, the ongoing prevalence of targeting inaccuracies, together with the systematic marginalization of the impoverished, especially informal sector laborers and migrants, constitutes a significant obstacle, hindering the capacity of Social Safety Net Programs (SSNPs) to completely eliminate poverty. The study contends that although Bangladesh has achieved considerable progress in budgetary and operational efficiency, attaining comprehensive social protection necessitates enhanced targeting mechanisms and urban-centric initiatives.

To read the full research paper:

https://www.researchgate.net/publication/414776710_Social_Safety_Net_Programs_and_Poverty_Alleviation_in_Bangladesh

Trade Policy and Export Competitiveness in BangladeshAbstract: This study examines the effects of LDC graduation on Bang...
25/09/2026

Trade Policy and Export Competitiveness in Bangladesh

Abstract: This study examines the effects of LDC graduation on Bangladesh's export composition. The study employs a Gravity Model of Trade and Revealed Comparative Advantage (RCA) indices to evaluate the impact of losing Duty-Free Quota-Free (DFQF) access on the Ready-Made Garment (RMG) and non-traditional sectors. It contends that "Competitive Advantage" should now be sourced from "Productivity Gains" and "Digital Trade Facilitation" instead of low-cost labour and subsidies. The study suggests that transitioning to Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) and "Smart Customs" is crucial for maintaining a 7% GDP growth trajectory.

To read the full article:

https://www.researchgate.net/publication/414776801_Trade_Policy_and_Export_Competitiveness_in_Bangladesh

Reforming an oligarchical and bureaucratic democratic Governance in BangladeshAbstract: This research paper analyses Ban...
12/08/2026

Reforming an oligarchical and bureaucratic democratic Governance in Bangladesh

Abstract: This research paper analyses Bangladesh's characterization as a hybrid political system, integrating conventional democratic institutions with oligarchic influence and a robust, transactional bureaucracy. Utilizing the concepts of "hybrid regime" and "competitive authoritarianism," particularly those articulated by Steven Levitsky and Lucan A. Way, the study delineates structural constraints: elite capture, insufficient horizontal accountability, politicized administration, and restricted electoral competition.

It presents a structured reform framework that incorporates institutional restructuring, bureaucratic professionalism, judicial independence, and civic empowerment. The article contends that lasting democratization necessitates both top-down institutional reforms and bottom-up societal pressure, coordinated by credible enforcement mechanisms and international normative support.

To read the full Research Paper:

https://www.researchgate.net/publication/412147795_Reforming_an_oligarchical_and_bureaucratic_democratic_Governance_in_Bangladesh




Green Economy Transition in BangladeshAbstract: This article examines the shift from a "Brown Growth" paradigm to a "Gre...
12/08/2026

Green Economy Transition in Bangladesh

Abstract: This article examines the shift from a "Brown Growth" paradigm to a "Green Economy" framework in Bangladesh. The study used a computational general equilibrium (CGE) model and environmental input-output (EIO) analysis to assess the trade-offs between fast industrialization and carbon decoupling. It emphasizes three critical sectors: Renewable Energy, Green Garments (RMG), and Circular Waste Management. The results indicate that although initial construction expenditures are 15–20% elevated, the "Green Premium" is mitigated by sustained energy security and ongoing access to lucrative Western markets.

To read the full article:

https://www.researchgate.net/publication/412154031_Green_Economy_Transition_in_Bangladesh



Digital Bangladesh and Economic TransformationAbstract: This research analyses the function of Information and Communica...
07/07/2026

Digital Bangladesh and Economic Transformation

Abstract: This research analyses the function of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) as a catalyst for economic resilience during Bangladesh's transition from Least Developed Country (LDC) status. The digital economy is projected to account for nearly 3% of GDP by 2026, with ICT exports totalling $2 billion.

This study uses Endogenous Growth Theory and Time-Series Econometrics to examine how Mobile Financial Services (MFS) and the gig economy have alleviated the "Graduation Shock." It finds that although the infrastructure is strong, the "Human Capital Gap," which refers to the difference between the skills and education of the workforce and the demands of the job market, persists as the ultimate obstacle to realizing a completely knowledge-based economy.

To read the full research article:

https://www.researchgate.net/publication/408562602_Digital_Bangladesh_and_Economic_Transformation



Inflation, Monetary Policy and Economic Stability in BangladeshAbstract: This article assesses the efficacy of the Bangl...
07/07/2026

Inflation, Monetary Policy and Economic Stability in Bangladesh

Abstract: This article assesses the efficacy of the Bangladesh Bank's (BB) contractionary monetary policy in mitigating inflation. Despite increasing the policy (Repo) rate to 10% by early 2026, inflation persists at a "sticky" level of about 8.5%–9% due to imported expenses and structural inflexibilities. The research employed a Structural Vector Autoregression (SVAR) model to analyze the transmission mechanism of the new interest rate corridor (IRC) and its impact on private sector lending and overall economic stability.

To read the full research paper:

https://www.researchgate.net/publication/408563349_Inflation_Monetary_Policy_and_Economic_Stability_in_Bangladesh




Income Inequality and Economic Development in BangladeshAbstract: This study examines the contradiction of elevated GDP ...
06/07/2026

Income Inequality and Economic Development in Bangladesh

Abstract: This study examines the contradiction of elevated GDP growth and increasing wealth concentration in Bangladesh. Notwithstanding a consistent growth trend of 5–6%, the "benefit-sharing" mechanism has stagnated, leading to a situation where the economic gains are not equitably distributed among the population.

This research uses the Kuznets Curve as a theoretical framework and top income shares data from the World Inequality Report 2026 to examine how regressive taxes, informal labor markets (which account for 85% of employment), and "jobless growth" in manufacturing have exacerbated income inequality. It culminates in a framework for "Pro-Poor Structural Transformation."

To read the full research article:

https://www.researchgate.net/publication/408516750_Income_Inequality_and_Economic_Development_in_Bangladesh



Digital Media and the Creative Economy in BangladeshAbstract: This article examines the structural development of Bangla...
06/07/2026

Digital Media and the Creative Economy in Bangladesh

Abstract: This article examines the structural development of Bangladesh's creative sectors, including software, gaming, digital arts, and cinema, propelled by the "Smart Bangladesh 2041" project.

The study used a network economic framework to assess how the emergence of 5G and decentralized finance (DeFi) has allowed local innovators to circumvent conventional gatekeepers. It contends that whilst digital media has democratized "Creative Labour," it has concurrently engendered novel types of "Algorithmic Precarity," which refers to the instability and uncertainty faced by workers in creative fields due to algorithm-driven processes.

The results indicate that the creative economy currently accounts for around 1.8% of the national GDP, with a projected increase to 5% by 2030.

To read the full research paper:

https://www.researchgate.net/publication/408516755_Digital_Media_and_the_Creative_Economy_in_Bangladesh



The Violation of Sovereignty: Legal, Political, and Normative Dimensions in Contemporary International RelationsAbstract...
30/06/2026

The Violation of Sovereignty: Legal, Political, and Normative Dimensions in Contemporary International Relations

Abstract: Sovereignty continues to be a fundamental premise of international relations; yet, its interpretation and implementation have experienced considerable evolution in the 21st century. This study analyses the changing concept of sovereignty and the circumstances that constitute its violation.

This Research examines how current challenges such as humanitarian intervention, cyber operations, transnational governance, and economic coercion complicate traditional notions of state sovereignty through the integration of legal analysis, political theory, and normative frameworks.

The study contends that sovereignty is no longer absolute but rather conditional, negotiated, and more integrated into global governance frameworks. It advocates for a redefinition of sovereignty as a multifaceted and responsibility-oriented framework that emphasizes the need for states to balance their sovereign rights with their obligations to the international community and global governance structures.

To Read the full Research Paper:

https://www.researchgate.net/publication/408277054_The_Violation_of_Sovereignty_Legal_Political_and_Normative_Dimensions_in_Contemporary_International_Relations




Marine Fisheries Management and Sustainable Development in BangladeshAbstract: This report analyses the structural and r...
30/06/2026

Marine Fisheries Management and Sustainable Development in Bangladesh

Abstract: This report analyses the structural and regulatory development of Bangladesh's maritime fisheries. The sector sustains approximately 1.5 million lives but confronts a "dual crisis" characterized by near-shore overexploitation and deep-sea underutilization.

The research assesses the effects of the 65-day seasonal fishing prohibition and the implementation of "Smart Trawlers" using Maximum Sustainable Yield (MSY) modelling and Vessel Monitoring System (VMS) data from 2023 to 2026. It contends that sustainable development depends on transitioning from "Command and Control" rules to a "Rights-Based" co-management framework.

To read the full article:

https://www.researchgate.net/publication/408277051_Marine_Fisheries_Management_and_Sustainable_Development_in_Bangladesh



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