decentralisation in Bangladesh

Political decentralisation ignored in reform agendas

True decentralisation requires the transfer of real power and decision-making to the local level, but this continues to be ignored in Bangladesh, speakers said at a programme yesterday.

Decentralising Bangladesh is the way to efficient governance, equitable development

Currently, the country’s administrative and judicial structures remain heavily centralised, creating bottlenecks in service delivery.

Protecting the gains of the ‘second liberation’

At present, there are four areas of profound challenges that require a more proactive approach.