South Asian Countries in Regional Integration Perspective: A Critical Review

摘要: This article focuses on regional integration among the eight South Asian countries i.e. Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka. study attempts to undertake an in-depth assessment of potential Free Trade Agreement (SAFTA) in Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) countries. The is based secondary data collected from different reliable sources. SAFTA can be a strong source economic development it also enhance socio-economic opportunities throughout region. Larger economically stronger achieve better bargaining power trade negotiations by utilizing existing competitive advantages expertise region as unit. approach help less developed develop their economies ensure best possible use resources. Journal Business Technology (Dhaka) Vol.9(2) 2014; 43-59