Research and Policy Integration for Development - RAPID

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.

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?

Survey Report: In what ways does the uneven spread of cross-border migration affect men and women differently in different parts of Bangladesh?

Women’s and men’s participation in cross-border labour migration in five districts of Bangladesh.

Policy Brief || April 2024 || Is the EU’s incomplete tariff preference a boon or a bane for Bangladesh post-LDC graduation in apparel exports?

Policy Brief || March 2024 || Can Bangladesh Safeguard its Export Competitiveness Post-LDC Graduation?

Policy Brief || February 2024 || Shedding Nightlight on Economic Development in Bangladesh

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

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

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

Survey Report: In what ways does the uneven spread of cross-border migration affect men and women differently in different parts of Bangladesh?

Policy Brief || April 2024 || Is the EU’s incomplete tariff preference a boon or a bane for Bangladesh post-LDC graduation in apparel exports?

Policy Brief || March 2024 || Can Bangladesh Safeguard its Export Competitiveness Post-LDC Graduation?

Policy Brief || February 2024 || Shedding Nightlight on Economic Development in Bangladesh

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

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)

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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