Bangladesh Rapid eTrade Readiness Assessment

The eTrade Readiness Assessment of Bangladesh focuses on examining seven key policy areas that are most relevant for e-commerce. Within each area, critical readiness gaps are identified and relevant recommendations are proposed to overcome barriers and bottlenecks to the growth of digital trade. Bangladesh has made significant strides in the ICT area, and its efforts to develop the digital economy with strong public and private sector collaboration is a case-study in policy development. Indeed, with its young, dynamic and IT savvy population, Bangladesh is fertile ground for e-commerce to take root and benefit companies and end-consumers alike.