Bangladesh
The Asia Foundation works with government, civil society, community and religious leaders, and the private sector in Bangladesh to address community challenges, build leadership capacity that reflects the country’s diversity, and facilitate broad-based participation in the country’s development.
Kazi Faisal Bin Seraj,
Country Representative
Contact
The Asia Foundation – Bangladesh
House #5, Road #8 Baridhara
Dhaka-1212, Bangladesh
Tel: +880 (2) 4108-1821 to 26
Fax: +880 (2) 4108-1835
Email: [email protected]
Covid-19 impact on Bangladesh garment industry
Bangladesh’s economy has historically been dependent on the garment industry. The Covid-19 outbreak resulted in Bangladesh losing its position as the world’s second-largest apparel exporter. Previously employing 3.6 million people, the industry’s collapse demonstrates the vulnerabilities of its economy. In 2020, our partnership with H&M Foundation successfully coordinated disaster relief for female garment workers and upskilled workers to adapt and succeed in a shifting economy. In addition, The Asia Foundation conducted a Business Confidence Survey of 300+ local firms to chart the expectations and needs of businesses, helping to guide the country’s future development.
NEWS FROM BANGLADESH
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Publication Launch – On the Right Tack: Reflections on Coalition-Building Initiatives Across The Asia Foundation
Bangkok
Tuesday, May 16, 2023
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Religious Freedom Gets an Early Warning System in Bangladesh
May 3, 2023
Blog
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GovAsia – Glass Half Full: Civic Space and Contestation in Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and Nepal
March 21, 2023
Publication -
On the Right Tack: Reflections on Coalition-Building Initiatives Across The Asia Foundation
February 17, 2023
Publication
Economic Dialogue on Inclusive Growth program
In spite of Bangladesh’s impressive growth in recent decades, over 40 million people still live below the poverty line. Many question if the growth has been “inclusive” and helped generate large-scale productive employment for the growing number of citizens entering the labor force each year. To increase evidence-based dialogue on inclusive growth, The Asia Foundation and the Overseas Development Institute, with support from the UK Department for International Development, are implementing the Economic Dialogue on Inclusive Growth Program in coordination with the General Economics Division of the Planning Commission. In addition to quarterly workshops, the project will produce six thematic research reports to support specific policy recommendations.
Economic Dialogue on Inclusive Growth
In spite of Bangladesh’s impressive growth in recent decades, over 40 million people still live below the poverty line. Many question if the growth has been “inclusive” and helped generate large-scale productive employment for the growing number of citizens entering the labor force each year. To increase evidence-based dialogue on inclusive growth, we are implementing the Economic Dialogue on Inclusive Growth Program in coordination with the General Economics Division of the Planning Commission.
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