Research and Policy Integration for Development - RAPID

Is free trade finally passé?- Dr M A Razzaque, Chairman, RAPID.

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

RAPID Staff Seminar Series

Optimising Bangladesh’s universal pension framework-Samiha Chowdhury, Research Associate, RAPID.

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.

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

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.

RAPID Webinars & Events

Dialogue on Wage Policy

Speakers emphasize incorporating industry attachment in each semester of university

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

Media Representation of Women Migrant Workers: A Critical Look

This webinar discussed how media reporting can could be improved with regards to representation of women migrant workers. Event held on 19 February 2022.

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

RAPID Staff Seminar Series

Optimising Bangladesh’s universal pension framework-Samiha Chowdhury, Research Associate, RAPID.

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.

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

Development Letters March 2025-Apparel Export Prices: A Quality-Adjusted Analysis of the EU and US Markets-By Syful Islam

RAPID Staff Seminar Series

RAPID Chairman Dr M A Razzaque was invited to the talk show ‘How’s the Economy?’ conducted by BTV to discuss why export development is necessary.

RAPID Centre for International Trade (RCIT)

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

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

Challenges and Way Forward for EPZ Enterprises in Bangladesh

RAPID Webinars & Events

Dialogue on Wage Policy

Speakers emphasize incorporating industry attachment in each semester of university

Media Representation of Women Migrant Workers: A Critical Look

Visit the RAPID YouTube channel for more videos

Follow RAPID on Facebook