Dhaka has long suffered from a lack of planning. Too much of the development that takes place in Dhaka happens without purpose or long-term thinking. Dhaka is a great connector for the rest of the country, but the government needs to look at the country as a whole. Instead of nurturing an increased dependence on Dhaka, authorities should strive to push away from the “Dhaka is Bangladesh” mentality that has plagued our national policies for so long. For the nation to achieve middle-income status, focus should be broadened from Dhaka to include the rest of the country, and to let our capital city be a connector rather than the sole figure that carries the country’s economy on its back.

Source: Dhaka Tribune February 26, 2017 13:07 UTC