Planning and Finance Adviser Dr Wahiduddin Mahmud has said Bangladesh is going to see a new political government next year.
"Income inequality remains one of the country's most pressing concerns. To tackle this disparity, quality education is paramount, an area where Bangladesh still has a long way to go."
Speaking at the opening session of the Annual Baltic Conference on Defence (ABCD) conference at a hotel in the capital on Saturday, he hinted at significant political developments while underlining the nation's critical economic challenges.
"We no longer have the option of remaining an LDC. Discussions to sustain certain privileges from developed nations are ongoing, with positive responses from many."
Investment and job creation should be the focal points, he stated, urging the country to foster entrepreneurship and expand the use of technology.
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