Leave no sector behind
Bangladesh’s development journey has been a collective effort. Facing considerable challenges right from its birth in 1971, the only way the country could achieve its ambitions was through a whole-of-society policy approach. The government, business and civil society have all contributed to the policy-making process. This participatory approach has led to an impressive vision for the country. …Read more >>
Trade and industry in 21st century Bangladesh
In the 21st century, the Bangladesh economy has emerged as a force to be reckoned with. It is filled with workers, farmers and entrepreneurs determined to reach lofty heights. The people – the Bangladeshi citizens – are the country’s principal resource. Half the population is…
A data-driven health sector for Bangladesh
In an emerging economy, the increasing demand for medical services means innovation has to align with living standards and affordability. Bangladesh’s policy agenda follows its long-term goal of becoming an advanced economy by 2041, with health as a cross-cutting goal. The country’s five-year Health Population…
Preventing wildlife crime in Bangladesh
Wildlife trafficking has been a long-standing issue for Bangladesh. Yet it is a crime no one is talking about. The crimes range from Bangladeshi pirates killing tigers in exchange for arms, to human trafficking gangs using wildlife products as currency to bribe foreign officials. There…
Smart Bangladesh is prosperous, equitable and caring
‘Only those who can see the invisible can do the impossible.’ This quote has been attributed to a number of people, including Albert Einstein, who needs no introduction, and Bernard Lown, who invented the first heart defibrillator, among others. It basically implies that, to do…
Time for a renewable Bangladesh
Since 2010, Bangladesh has made remarkable strides in the power and energy sector. Some mention-worthy points are 100% electrification, increased power generation capacity from 5,800 MW to 22,800 MW and a rise in per capita electricity usage from 220 kWh to 560 kWh per year.…
Making ‘green finance’ bottom-up in Bangladesh
The world is experiencing the ‘heat’ of climate change. And Bangladesh is at the frontline. According to the World Bank in 2022, Bangladesh could witness a staggering 13 million climate migrants by 2050. This means Bangladesh will be the most ‘climate migration’-vulnerable country in South…
Why community tourism?
Bangladesh will face a huge transformation when it moves out of the UN-designated least developed country categorisation. This means Bangladesh will become a ‘developing country’ by UN definition. The country will stop receiving the privileges, such as in export markets, that many less developed economies…
Base-up growth – Policy briefcase
On trade and industry Export Policy Bangladesh formulates its Export Policy on a regular rolling basis with a mid-term range. The latest version was formulated in 2021, to span until 2024. The Export Policy usually identifies strategic sectors of the economy that have export…