About the project

Partner: General Economics Division, Planning Commission, Government of the People's Republic of Bangladesh
Project Lead: Dr M Abu Eusuf, Executive Director, RAPID
Project duration: September 2024 – Ongoing.

The SDG Progress Report 2024 is an extensive assessment of Bangladesh's advancement toward the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Commissioned by GED to Dr M Abu Eusuf, the report aims to evaluate the nation's achievements, challenges, and strategies for meeting the 2030 targets. It will provide insights for policymakers, development partners, civil society, academia, and the private sector. It will enable them to understand Bangladesh’s progress, identify areas requiring support, and align their strategies with the national development goals.



Objective of the Assignment:

• Deliver a thorough, data-driven analysis of Bangladesh’s performance on each SDG, highlighting progress, gaps, and emerging trends.
• Examine the structural, socio-economic, and policy-related obstacles hindering SDG progress, considering external shocks such as geopolitical disruptions
• Offer evidence-based recommendations to guide policymakers in aligning national policies with SDG targets.
• Compare Bangladesh’s progress with other countries to extract best practices and insights to inform future strategies.

Project activities

Review Meeting

On 26 January 2025, the first draft of the SDG Progress Report was reviewed at the General Economics Division (GED) of the Planning Commission. The review session was facilitated by Dr Munira Begum and attended by other GED members involved in SDG coordination. Dr M Abu Eusuf, Executive Director of RAPID, participated in the discussion and provided insights based on ongoing research and policy analysis. The session focused on assessing the preliminary findings of the report and identifying areas requiring further refinement. Constructive feedback was exchanged to ensure alignment with national priorities and global reporting standards.