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“Unprecedented in scope and scale, the Trump administration’s reciprocal tariffs have triggered a cascade of economic, developmental, and geopolitical disruptions”- Abdur Razzaque, Chairman, RAPID.

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%.

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

By Afsara Tasnim

Congratulations to Afsara Tasnim and Zara Mustafa on being selected as RAPID Staff Members of the Month for February 2025!

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.

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

Policy Brief: RAPID research suggests that Bangladesh’s proactive measures in patent law, which allows for flexibility in intellectual property rights, will likely mitigate significant price increases for drugs, even after LDC graduation.

Policy Brief: RAPID research suggests that Bangladesh’s post-graduation tariff hikes and Vietnam’s improved market access in the EU pose significant trade diversion risks, with Bangladesh’s apparel and leather exports facing severe competitiveness pressures.

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.

Policy Brief: Implications of LDC Graduation for Agricultural Exports from Bangladesh

Policy Brief: Is the EU’s incomplete tariff preference a boon or a bane for Bangladesh post-LDC graduation in apparel exports?

Policy Brief: Can Bangladesh Safeguard its Export Competitiveness Post-LDC Graduation?

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: Bangladesh’s agricultural goods are currently exported to more than 160 countries!

Over the past decade, Bangladesh’s agricultural exports, on average, grew at an annual rate of 5.3 per cent.

Policy Brief: A Roadmap and Action Plan for Attaining the New Direct Taxation Target

The tax-GDP ratio of Bangladesh is 8% which is among the lowest in the world.

Analyzing the Impact of the United Kingdom’s Developing Countries Trading Scheme on LDCs and Graduation Prospects

How the DCTS differs from the previous United Kingdom GSP system.

What are the principles of effective budget reporting?

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

Policy Brief: How to expand exports to the UK market?

UK has introduced its preferential trading scheme for developing countries, marking its departure from the EU's Generalized System of Preference (GSP).