Bangladesh

For Bangladesh’s RMG sector, the stakes are high. The RMG sector remains central to employment, poverty reduction and foreign-exchange earnings at a moment when the country is navigating LDC graduation timelines and broader economic pressures.

The challenge is ensuring that the burden of short-term sacrifice does not fall disproportionately on the poorest fishers.

Bangladesh’s situation illustrates the double-edged nature of labour migration for lower-middle-income countries.

The World Bank currently projects a modest recovery to 3.9 per cent in FY2027-28 if reforms gather momentum.

The campaign offers a case study in how a middle-income country with a strong historical track record in family planning responds when systems weaken.

For a country that once stood as a global example of rapid poverty reduction, the cost of inaction is measured not only in percentage points of GDP, but in the daily struggles of millions of families left without the support they need.

The Ministry of Women and Children Affairs continues to insist that recruitment will be completed “shortly.” Until then, 373 unpaid workers remain the thin line between Bangladesh’s formal commitment to protect survivors of rape and the practical reality of a system under severe strain.

By documenting distinct national patterns while highlighting shared vulnerabilities, the assessment provides a common analytical foundation for policymakers, investigators and health authorities.