Nawshad Ahmed

In the early 1970s, Bangladesh was considered overpopulated due to the country’s limited land area and resources; and the government declared rapid population growth as a national problem in the country in 1976.

At the local level, these elections are significant as they enable citizens to hold leaders accountable for not meeting their expectations. However, local government bodies should be allowed to work independently and be empowered to shoulder their responsibilities effectively.

The country can revive growth through banking reforms, private investment, export diversification, and stronger human capital development.

Dhaka is the second-most populous city in the world and is projected to be the world’s most populous city by 2050, according to a 2025 report published by the United Nations on world urbanisation prospects.

The social safety net or social protection programme enables the government to advance the well-being and security of citizens by protecting them from vulnerability and deprivation so they can pursue a better life.

While the central government is supposed to frame policies, the local government bodies are tasked with implementing development programmes and delivering services to the people under their respective jurisdictions.

In the tradition of reviewing the performance of the Annual Development Programme (ADP) at the mid-point of each fiscal year, the National Economic Council (NEC) recently revised the total ADP allocation.

Physical infrastructure is a major challenge in ensuring a safe and child-friendly learning environment.