It is in this context that Planning Minister MA Mannan’s hopes for sustainable growth for Bangladesh, that too at 9-10%, are welcome. A significant hurdle that Bangladesh faces right now is the number of people who still live in poverty and the continuously growing number who join the labour force every year. Bangladesh has for the longest time relied too heavily on certain aspects of the economy, such as RMG and remittance, to boost growth. This has come about through commendable efforts to diversify our economic basket, focusing on other sectors such as ICT and jute. This will no doubt strengthen our economy, and create room for employment, providing people the opportunity to improve their lives in the long run.

Source: Dhaka Tribune February 18, 2019 16:52 UTC