Dhaka, May 18 -- Debapriya Bhattacharya, Distinguished Fellow at the Centre for Policy Dialogue (CPD), has advised Bangladesh to perceive the ongoing US tariff war not as a threat, but as a strategic opportunity.
Speaking at a seminar titled "The Toxic Therapy," which focused on the implications of US reciprocal tariffs and the way forward for Bangladesh, he stated, "We should not fear US tariffs.
There's no reason to panic - this is not a crisis that should shake our confidence. Instead, we must approach this tariff war as a chance to rethink and diversify our export strategies."
The seminar, jointly organised by the Dhaka Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DCCI) and Business Initiative Leading Development (BUILD), took place in the capi...