Based on the presentations during the 1st Dialogue on BIMSTEC-Japan Comprehensive Economic Cooperation: Bangladesh Perspective, held in Dhaka during July 7-8, 2006 the papers were prepared for a project entitled "Towards BIMSTEC--Japan comprehensive economic cooperation: Bangladesh perspective"...

The primary objective of this study is to analyze the impact on Bangladesh of increased market access in India, both within a static production structure and also identifying dynamic gains. The study shows that Bangladesh and India would both gain by opening up their markets to each other....

Connectivity is the key building block of convergence and cohesion in any regional integration initiative. Development of connectivity across any region - especially of transportation linkages, energy pipelines, and information and communication technology - contributes to integration by...