Collaboration: Australian High Commission
Starting date: July 1, 2025
Completion date: June 30, 2026

Project description: This study focuses on the critical economic and trade challenges facing Bangladesh in a rapidly changing global landscape. It explores key themes such as export diversification to reduce overdependence on a few sectors, the implications of LDC graduation for trade preferences, and strategies for negotiating free trade agreements. Additionally, the study also examines digital trade and e-commerce readiness, climate-sensitive trade policies for a low-carbon future, and reforms to strengthen the investment climate. Through a series of policy briefs developed with stakeholder consultations and expert reviews, the study offers evidence-based insights and actionable policy recommendations for sustainable economic growth.

Theme: Institutions and Political economy

Team leader:
Dr Selim Raihan, Team Leader

Team members:
Dr Bazlul Haque Khondker, Economic Policy Expert
Mahtab Uddin, International trade expert
Eshrat Sharmin, Research Analyst
Afia Mubashirra Tisaha, Research Analyst
Md Razib, Research Associate
Arpita Chakraborty, Research Associate