Reports/Summaries Archives - RAPID Bangladesh

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.

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

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

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

Final Report: RAPID research has identified 600 potential products that Bangladesh could target to diversify its export portfolio in the EU, which could unlock an additional $19 billion in untapped export potential within the EU market.

Final Report: Upscaling the RMG Sector

Final Report: A Review of the National Social Insurance Scheme (NSIS) Framework and Towards a Feasible Model for Bangladesh

What are the principles of effective budget reporting?

Put yourself in Finance Minister’s shoes: What will be your allocations to different sectors?

Research Paper: Diagnostics for Urban Poverty and the Social Security Needs of the Urban Poor in Bangladesh

The proportion of people living in the urban areas will be 68% of total global population by 2050 (UNDESA, 2018).

Report: 50 Years of EU-Bangladesh Partnership

What are the emerging challenges that may affect Bangladesh-EU trade and economic relations?

Research Paper: Is the Global Compact on Refugees Adequate to Address the Complexities of the Rohingya Response in Bangladesh?

Today, Bangladesh hosts around 850,000 Rohingya refugees.

Unutilised export potential

Between 2017 and 2021, the net FDI flow in Bangladesh from EU countries was $3.5 billion

Promoting Digital Sectors of Bangladesh: What Role for Cross-border Data Flows?

The ICT sector - the next engine of growth with an aspirational target of 5 billion exports and two million employment by 2025.

Expanding and Diversifying exports to the UK Market: Agro-processing industries.

The UK has introduced its preferential trading schemes for developing countries.

What are the policy support and incentives needed to make the light engineering industries in the UK market?

Bangladesh exported 28 light engineering items to the UK at HS 8-digit level in FY22.

Challenges and Way Forward for EPZ Enterprises in Bangladesh

From Headwinds to Opportunities: Charting A Path to Export Success through Global Turbulence.

Research summary: Using Direct Taxation to Reduce Inequality and Boost Revenue

Leaf through this research summary on RAPID's work on using direct taxes. RAPID was invited to present the research at BCS tax academy workshop

RAPID has been proactively involved in undertaking high-quality research, capacity building sessions, and a wide range of stakeholder consultations in 2022. Have a look at the snapshot of RAPID's activity in 2022.