Publications Archives - RAPID Bangladesh

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

Policy Brief- October 2025: EU Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence (CS3D) and implication for Bangladesh.

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.

Policy Brief: This study utilises household-level survey data and a cross-country panel to establish a causal relationship between indirect taxation and poverty, inequality, and economic growth in Bangladesh.

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