Mohammad Tareque

Dr Mohammad Tareque is director at the Bangladesh Institute of Governance and Management (BIGM), former finance secretary, and former alternative executive director at the World Bank.

Growing rural-urban education divide is hurting Bangladesh's future

The rural-urban education divide can perpetuate inequality and hinder the overall development of the country.

7m ago

Taking the long view of economic growth

Two groups are now engaged in a passionate discussion regarding Bangladesh's LDC graduation and the march forward. One group clings to the idea that this changeover might prove to be way too challenging—the other group to the idea that the transition will be seamless and almost inevitable. Interestingly, both of these groups share a common handicap: too much reliance on the present, and too little reflection on the lessons of the past.

6y ago
April 3, 2024
April 3, 2024

Growing rural-urban education divide is hurting Bangladesh's future

The rural-urban education divide can perpetuate inequality and hinder the overall development of the country.

June 12, 2018
June 12, 2018

Taking the long view of economic growth

Two groups are now engaged in a passionate discussion regarding Bangladesh's LDC graduation and the march forward. One group clings to the idea that this changeover might prove to be way too challenging—the other group to the idea that the transition will be seamless and almost inevitable. Interestingly, both of these groups share a common handicap: too much reliance on the present, and too little reflection on the lessons of the past.