Bangladesh was no exception in this regard -- our impressive economic growth stood at over 8% in 2019 but, this year, GDP growth has dipped to below 4%. But this is merely the tip of the iceberg. These achievements, especially in the context of a worldwide pandemic, are worth celebrating, but, at the same time, serve as a reminder of how the outcome for us could very well have been quite different. At the end of the day, we must remember that these numbers represent potential -- and potential is ours to lose. Our dreams of middle-income status, of Digital Bangladesh, of Sonar Bangla can only be achieved through eliminating corrupt behaviour and focusing on the values on which this nation was built.

Source: Dhaka Tribune December 28, 2020 06:45 UTC