Youth lens – A policy briefcase
Youth development
Youth Policy
Bangladesh formulated its revamped Youth Policy in 2018. The policy was first formulated in 1983. It focuses on leadership abilities and fosters...
Base-up growth – Policy briefcase
On trade and industry
Export Policy
Bangladesh formulates its Export Policy on a regular rolling basis with a mid-term range. The latest version was formulated in...
Impending transformations – Policy deck
Labour and industry
Labour Law and policies
Bangladesh’s labour laws and policies are framed through constitutional provisions. Bangladesh’s constitution guarantees workers’ welfare and the dignity...
Revisiting pending issues – A policy briefcase
On counter-terrorism
Anti-Terrorism Act
Bangladesh enacted its specialised counter-terrorism legislation, the Anti-Terrorism Act, in 2009. The law was amended in 2013. The law provides for punishments...
Building resilience – A policy briefcase
Official development assistance
Economic Relations Division
Bangladesh’s dealings with development partners are done by its nodal agency the Economic Relations Division (ERD). ERD is housed in...
Seismic changes – A policy deck
Debt financing
Medium-Term Debt Management Strategy
Bangladesh prepares its debt servicing policy through its Medium-Term Macroeconomic Policy Statement (MTMPS). It analyses medium-term borrowing strategies...
Investing for people – A policy briefcase
Investment
Foreign Private Investment Promotion and Protection Act
Bangladesh enacted its prime foreign direct investment law, the Foreign Private Investment Promotion and Protection Act, in 1980....
Protecting the vulnerable – A policy deck
On people and environment
Rohingya refugee situation
Bangladesh has been hosting the Rohingyas, a minority ethnic group from Myanmar, for nearly three decades. The latest exodus...
Fresh perspectives – A policy briefcase
On international labour migration
Emigration Ordinance
Bangladesh’s entire migration management has been envisioned under the regulatory framework of the Emigration Ordinance 1982. This replaced the previously...
Digitalisation and financial inclusion – A policy briefcase
Digitalisation
The ‘Digital Bangladesh’ strategy was launched by the Government of Bangladesh in 2009. It was designed to translate Bangladesh’s Vision 2021 into action. The...