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How machines are winning in garment factories as workers lose jobs

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.

RAPID Staff Seminar Series

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

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.

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

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

RAPID Webinars & Events

Dissemination Seminar: Can Bangladesh Absorb LDC Graduation-induced Tariff Hikes?

Technical Dissemination: Exploring Export Diversification Opportunities in the EU

Dialogue on Wage Policy

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