In light of recent events, the interim government of Bangladesh is tasked with a critical responsibility: Restoring stability and ensuring that the nation continues its trajectory of economic and social progress.
Immediate, near-term, and long-term policy goals must be strategically prioritized to facilitate a swift return to normalcy and to avoid reversing the substantial gains Bangladesh has made in recent decades.
To preserve our stature as one of the top-performing developing economies globally the government must take direct and deliberate actions.
In addition to focusing on stabilizing key economic sectors, ensuring food and energy security, and maintaining public order, immediate policy goals should focus on the elimination of all student politics in educational institutions, elimination of the cybersecurity act, extortion reporting on a government portal, and culling bribery for government services by legitimizing “processing fees.”
This series outlines a clear set of recommendations that will guide the interim government in identifying and acting on the most critical areas of need, ensuring that this period of transition is leveraged to propel Bangladesh into a new era of vibrant growth and prosperity.
Our goal is to set Bangladesh on a path toward sustainable growth and global competitiveness
Background
The B/deshi community represents a diverse and accomplished group of Bangladeshis living abroad, united by our shared heritage and deep connections to our homeland.
While we have found success in various fields across the globe, our ties to Bangladesh remain strong, with many of us having family still residing there.
We have lived in Bangladesh, experienced its culture, and witnessed both its potential and its challenges firsthand.
As domain experts who have worked in industries such as technology, policy, and finance in and outside of Bangladesh, we feel called to leverage our talents and insights to drive meaningful change in our country.
Bangladesh stands at a critical juncture, where urgent and decisive action is required to address long standing issues that continue to impede its progress.
This series outlines urgent and strategic policy recommendations for the interim government of Bangladesh.
Immediate changes focus on enhancing safety, freedom, and transparency to stabilize the nation.
Short-term and long-term reforms aim to strengthen governance, economic stability, and social welfare.
Our goal is to set Bangladesh on a path toward sustainable growth and global competitiveness. Having seen and experienced systems and policies that work abroad, we are uniquely poised to offer insights to Bangladesh and want to use this opportunity to be part of the discussion for sustainable change.
Arneeb Mahbub, Product Marketing Manager, Indeed.com. Malika Begum, Strategy & Operations Senior Manager, Deloitte Consulting. Fauzul Kabir Chowdhury, CIO, Embedded Logic Operations (ELO). Nameer Rahman, Director of Policy, Ontario Energy Association. Zarif Ahmed, Associate Director - Structured Finance, KBRA. Rubayat Khan, Director of Health Programs, Endless. Aaisha Bhuiyan, Sr Technical Program Manager, Amazon. Shamima Khan, Product Manager, Intuit. Special Thanks to the B/deshi community of over 500+ Bangladeshis spread across USA, Canada, Singapore, Australia, and of course, Bangladesh. Read part two. Read part three.
