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The illusion of advantage: US reciprocal tariffs and Bangladesh’s exports- Dr M A Razzaque, Chairman, RAPID.

RAPID Monthly Newsletter || September 2025

Manufacturing in Bangladesh grew 10% annually (2013–2023), yet lost 1.3 million jobs as its share of total employment fell from 16.4% to 11.6%.

Budget After the White Paper and Taskforce Report: Navigating Stability and Reform in FY2025–26

Congratulations to Mashnur Rahman and Fardin Ahsan on being selected as RAPID Staff Members of the Month for September 2025!

Latest Policy Brief || October 2025|| This policy brief examines the impact of the newly imposed U.S. reciprocal tariffs on Bangladesh.

Policy Brief || September 2025|| Strategic Approaches to FTAs in the Context of LDC Graduation: Policy Imperatives for Bangladesh

Policy Brief || August 2025|| Bangladesh’s domestic debt now makes up 57% of its total public debt, with banks providing 58%.

Policy Brief || July 2025|| This study examines the trade and freight cost implications of recent land port restrictions imposed by Bangladesh and India on selected bilateral trade flows.

Final Report: The UK recently introduced its preferential trading schemes for developing countries, marking its departure from the European Union (EU)’s Generalized System of Preferences (GSP).

Workshop Event Report: Implications of U.S. Reciprocal Tariffs & LDC Graduation: Concerns and Options for Bangladesh

FTAs are necessary to remain competitive in post-LDC graduation, but the central question remains whether Bangladesh is prepared for this and what could be the strategic approach for prioritizing FTAs.

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