Introduction of Unemployment Insurance in Bangladesh Assessing Legislative and Institutional Readiness

Khondaker Golam Moazzem, Jebunnesa and ASM Shamim Alam Shibly

No 82, CPD Report from Centre for Policy Dialogue (CPD)

Abstract: Bangladesh has committed to introducing Unemployment Insurance (UI) as part of its National Social Security Strategy (NSSS), adopted in 2015. Both Phase I (2016–21) and Phase II (2022–26) of the NSSS emphasise UI as a critical instrument for income security during job loss. Despite these commitments, progress has been slow due to the absence of a dedicated legal framework, institutional capacity, and operational mechanisms. This study assesses Bangladesh’s legislative and institutional readiness to implement UI and identifies gaps, stakeholder perspectives, and actionable recommendations.

Keywords: Unemployment Insurance; Social Security; Income Security; Legislative Readiness; Institutional Readiness; NSSS; Labour Policy; Employment Protection; Policy Reform; Bangladesh Welfare (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Pages: 48 pages
Date: 2025-11
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