Flagship EPA with Japan
The Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) between Bangladesh and Japan is significant not only because it marks Dhaka's first such deal with any country, but also because it offers a blueprint for trade diplomacy in the run-up to the LDC graduation. It appears that Bangladesh has managed to negotiate favourable terms...
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What sways the voter perception
A local think tank, the Centre for Policy Dialogue (CPD), last Saturday (February 9) presented the findings of a survey it conducted on what the voters as well as political party representatives and candidates understood by the word 'development'. The result of the survey, as expected, was like this: to...
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Penchant for last-minute sensitive deals
The Japan-Bangladesh Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) signed between the two countries on Friday last is likely to take the bilateral cooperation and collaboration to a new high. From duty-free access to several thousands of Bangladeshi products and the vice versa to technology transfer as enshrined in the deal, the scope...
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Protecting Bangladesh's market share
The execution of the India-EU FTA, after more than two decades of anticipation and India's persistent efforts, marks a major milestone for the future of Indian exports. However, this agreement presents a serious challenge for Bangladesh in maintaining its competitiveness in the EU market.Under the deal, substantial tariffs on many...
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Let democracy flourish
Bangladesh is heading towards the most expensive poll in its electoral history in the upcoming 13th parliamentary election, with the cost estimated at Tk 3,150 crore, including the referendum. A free, fair, and inclusive election is a prerequisite for establishing and consolidating democracy in every sphere. Without a neutral and...
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