Social protection in Bangladesh: Policies, practices and lessons

Selim Raihan and Fariha Khan

No wp-2026-45, WIDER Working Paper Series from World Institute for Development Economic Research (UNU-WIDER)

Abstract: Evolving from post-independence emergency relief to a diverse range of programmes addressing poverty, food insecurity, and lifecycle vulnerabilities, Bangladesh has made significant progress in social protection provision over the years. This paper critically examines the evolution, coverage, institutional architecture, incentive structures, and reform priorities of the country's social protection system.

Keywords: Social protection; Labour force participation; Propensity score matching; Informal work; Urban poor (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2026
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