Reframing Bangladesh’s Development Path: Drivers, Dynamics, and Structural Constraints

Monami Hawladar and Topon Sen

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Abstract: This study provides a comprehensive rearticulation of Bangladesh’s development trajectory, examining its evolution from pre-independence stagnation and post-war fragility to a resilient and expanding South Asian economy. It evaluates macroeconomic reforms, trade and investment strategies, agricultural modernization, and the stabilizing influence of remittance inflows. From a socio-economic standpoint, it analyzes demographic shifts, education, healthcare, gender relations, and rapid urbanization. Persistent structural challenges—including poverty, inequality, environmental vulnerability, and governance limitations—are critically assessed. The paper identifies the policy foundations underlying Bangladesh’s growth and outlines strategic priorities for sustaining long-term development.

Keywords: Bangladesh; Growth; Economy; Development; History (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: D0 D20 E0 F0 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2026
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