From the ancient Chinese concept of 7 as the harmony of all other elements to Shakespeare’s 7 stages of man’s life, the number is omnipresent throughout literature, culture and geography. The time has come for Bangladesh to step into the terms of ‘lucky 7’ with our GDP increasing by 7% ushering in the new year, 2017.
The prerequisite towards a progressive Bangladesh in the coming years is undoubtedly fixing our infrastructure and energy situations. Nevertheless, as we look towards a new year, we must also observe matters from an alternative angle; as Muhammed Aziz Khan, Chairman of Summit Group, has expounded upon the idea that we must support the government’s initiative to improve social infrastructure such as education and health. Given that these are the aspects that are imperative in the well-being and future of the nation.
The future that Khan envisions will only be possible if we improve upon the availability of necessary resources, primarily energy. With the Chinese premier’s assurance to invest $24 billion, the incentive to advance this sector has become a greater priority. Such investments are required in order to create a thriving business climate and advance the nation towards the middle-income status by 2021. As experts have cited, a number of private sectors such as information technology, pharmaceuticals, leather goods and more have the potential for promising growth. This can only be ensured if the government and people work in unison.
Though the GDP has increased at a higher rate than that of the previous years, success is an ever-climbing ladder and just as we have set a target to advance as a nation, striving to become a more economically solvent Bangladesh is a continual process.
