Dear Readers,

We are proud to present to you the fourth instalment of our five-part special supplement series. In this segment, we have focused on the issue of governance, and indeed good governance in particular, which is inherently tied to developing a prosperous and sustainable nation.

As Bangladesh rapidly climbs up the development ladder, what are the main challenges that lie ahead of us that we must overcome? And as we look to conquer those challenges, what are the main governance related issues that we must address? These are some of the questions that we have tried to answer in this segment.

At the same time, as the world recovers slowly from the setbacks of the coronavirus pandemic, Bangladesh needs to re-envision a future path that is both peaceful and prosperous.

In this issue, experts from different fields give their take on what the country should do for such a bright future. We thank them for their incisive analysis, and we also express our gratitude to our readers and patrons who have inspired us consistently for the last 31 years, to fulfil our motto - Your Right to Know.