There have been efforts aimed at pro-active engagement and in identifying Least Common Denominators for the country to move forward within the socio-economic dimension. The first revolved round the deliberations carried out during the two-day Bangladesh Development Forum (BDF) that took place on January 18 and 19. Development partners from abroad, government agencies, and representatives from local private sector bodies took part in the meeting organized by the External Relations Division of the Ministry of Finance. The government, during meetings, called on foreign development partners to continue extending their cooperation even after Bangladesh graduates from the status of being a Least Developed Country. This measure, it was agreed, would facilitate not only microeconomic development, but also growth in employment opportunities.

Source: Dhaka Tribune February 11, 2018 07:52 UTC