Research and Policy Integration for Development - RAPID

The illusion of advantage: US reciprocal tariffs and Bangladesh’s exports- Dr M A Razzaque, Chairman, RAPID.

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: 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.

Working Paper: The political economy of direct taxation in Bangladesh

The structure of NBR tax revenue shows that Bangladesh is highly dependent on indirect taxation for revenue mobilization.

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

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

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

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

Research summary: Using Direct Taxation to Reduce Inequality and Boost Revenue

Leaf through this research summary on RAPID's work on using direct taxes. RAPID was invited to present the research at BCS tax academy workshop

Reminiscing 2022

RAPID has been proactively involved in undertaking high-quality research, capacity building sessions, and a wide range of stakeholder consultations in 2022. Have a look at the snapshot of RAPID's activity in 2022.

How can Bangladesh utilise the potential of man-made fibre in RMG sector?

Bangladesh captures less than 5% of global non-cotton apparel market. What can be done enhance such export?

RAPID Webinars & Events

Workshop on COVID-19 and International Trade Issues

Watch the workshop on "COVID-19 and International Trade Issues: Policy Options for Promoting Bangladesh’s Exports"

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

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

Working Paper: The political economy of direct taxation in Bangladesh

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

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

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

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

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

RAPID Staff Seminar Series

Development Letters

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)

Research summary: Using Direct Taxation to Reduce Inequality and Boost Revenue

Reminiscing 2022

How can Bangladesh utilise the potential of man-made fibre in RMG sector?

RAPID Webinars & Events

Workshop on COVID-19 and International Trade Issues

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