Facing Critical Governance Challenges in Bangladesh: An Overview

Abstract

This paper is a reflection of author's research and writing over last three decades in the area of governance. This paper looks at and analyzes governance challenges faced by Bangladesh. The paper proposes for adoption of a few policy actions that may go a long way to improve the present situation in this country, such as creation of a meaningful partnership between three sectors-public, private and third; creation of jobs for unemployed and educated youth; revamping the education sector by emphasizing on moral and technical education; right-sizing the public service; reducing corruption by further strengthening of ACC; filling the three sectors on the basis of merit and merit only; encouraging bright, young and civic-minded individuals to actively participate in politics.