Shahidul Islam

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

RAPID event on media: Budget 2024-25

Understanding Urban Poverty and Identifying Urban Poor and the Beneficiaries for Social Protection Schemes

Media coverage of RAPID recent event on Budget for 2024-25: Key Challenges and Way Forward

Policy Brief || March 2024 || Can Bangladesh Safeguard its Export Competitiveness Post-LDC Graduation?

Policy Brief || February 2024 || Shedding Nightlight on Economic Development in Bangladesh

Policy Brief: What Will MC13 Decide for Global Trade? A Look at Bangladesh’s Position and Expectations

A conversation with Mr Will Paxton Director & Founder, Kivu International

A conversation with Mr Will Paxton Director & Founder, Kivu International

A conversation with Mr Will Paxton Director & Founder, Kivu International

A conversation with Mr Will Paxton Director & Founder, Kivu International

Assessment of Skills Demand and Skills Gaps in the Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) Industry of Bangladesh

Research and Advisory Support to the JICA-Commissioned Team for Devising a Strategy to Strengthen the Social Security System in Bangladesh

RAPID Monthly Webinar: Economic and Social Dynamics

RAPID monthly webinar cast light on economic structures and societal issues, exploring the implications of optimal welfare tariffs and zero welfare revenue tariffs on market systems. The session also explored insights into the nexus between women's empowerment and life satisfaction in rural Bangladesh.

RAPID Monthly Webinar: Policy Initiatives and Economic Development

RAPID monthly webinar explored economic policies through a local lens. Insightful discussions highlighted the impact of pertinent policy issues, notably the minimum wage structure in the leather sector. Another discussion linked monetary policy shocks to its effects on exchange rate volatility and investment patterns.

RAPID Monthly Webinar: Exploring Monetary Policy Frontiers

RAPID monthly webinar shed light on key macroeconomic issues, including the impact of exchange rate pass-through to inflation in Bangladesh, and the effectiveness of inflation targeting in Emerging & Developing Asian countries.

The Economic Impact of LDC Graduation on Bangladesh’s Pharmaceutical Industry and its Implications for Drug Prices in the Local Market

Assessment of Skills Demand and Skills Gaps in the Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) Industry of Bangladesh

The DFS infrastructure rapidly expanded and became more inclusive through the proliferation of MFSPs, cash-in-cash-out (CICO) points, and agents, but cash-out fees remained prohibitive for many

Policy Brief: What is the impact of Bangladesh’s LDC graduation on its RMG sector’s export competitiveness?

The global apparel market is undergoing a significant transformation, with China's once dominant share declining for several reasons.