Development in Bangladesh is happening, and despite being one of the most densely populated countries in the world, prosperity is now a possible reality. As one of the top 20 achievers of the Millennium Development Goals, the past few decades have been vital for development in Bangladesh and future related actions will determine our success. Therefore, it is now great pleasure to present the Bangladesh Development Report for 2013. Hope to use this as a catalyst for development while maximizing and utilizing all available resources and opportunities. By improving development strategies in multiple sectors, Bangladesh aims to further presence in the global economy despite ongoing challenges with aid and distribution. Government understands that the agenda of reforms regarding development need to reflect the
concerns of the global community, while focusing on the needs of the local people.