Costs and Benefits of Regional Connectivity: An Analysis from Bangladesh Perspective

Aims: This paper aims to investigate the costs and benefits of regional connectivity in Bangladesh from the economic perspective through using the analytical tools of benefit-cost analysis.

Study design: The study is conducted based on forecasted secondary data from different related published sources. A qualitative stakeholder survey is conducted to evaluate the intended impact of regional connectivity on the economy of Bangladesh.

Methodology: The study uses qualitative research tools to assess the impact of bilateral or multilateral connectivity and uses the tools of benefits-costs analysis (NPV, BCR, and IRR) applied to evaluate the effectiveness of regional connectivity from bilateral and multilateral perspectives. Our key hypothesis is that ‘regional connectivity improves benefits’.