Publications Archives - RAPID Bangladesh

The EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement: Implications for Bangladesh’s Export Competitiveness

Event Report on RAPID-ERF Seminar || Domestic Revenue Mobilisation

Loss of trade preference leading to tariff hikes after LDC graduation

Policy Brief|| Domestic resource mobilisation for inclusive growth and development: Priority reform areas

Blog: Shifting Gears: Adjusting to Life After LDC Trade

The formula used by the White House to determine tariff rates for different countries assumes that for every 1-percentage-point increase in tariffs, prices for U.S. consumers will rise by 0.25 per cent.

Policy Brief|| U.S. Reciprocal Tariffs: A New Trade Reality and Its Implications for Bangladesh’s Export Sector.

RAPID’s policy recommendations for pre- and post-election actions to support LDC graduation and sustainable growth.

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%.

This report advocates a nuanced reassessment of Bangladesh’s tax structure, proposing a shift towards direct taxation.

Structural Transformation in Asia-Pacific Least Developed Countries: Are They Different?

By Afsara Tasnim

Policy Brief- March 2025| GDP Controversy in Bangladesh: Are Official Growth Figures Overstated?

Policy Brief- February 2025: RAPID study provides an overview of disability inclusion in Bangladesh, with a focus on addressing systemic gaps and ensuring equitable opportunities for persons with disabilities (PWDs).

Policy Brief-January 2025: RAPID study highlights a trade-off in the EU market for Bangladesh’s apparel products, where achieving a higher market share comes at the expense of product valuation, while the US market rewards quality but offers smaller market shares.

RAPID Review 2024!

Working Paper: RAPID research shows that expansionary monetary policy, designed to stimulate investment, has resulted in higher inflation and depreciation pressures.

Policy Brief-December 2024: Inflation and its impact on poverty and vulnerability

Workshop Event Report: Current Macroeconomic Situation and Preparation for LDC Graduation

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