Govt must do more to tackle inequality

Recently released Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics data shows that our Gross Domestic Product (GDP) for the fiscal year 2016-2017 has registered a growth of 7.28 percent against the targeted GDP growth of 7.4. Meanwhile, our per capita income also increased to USD 1,610.

All these indicates that our economic is growing well year after year at a firm rate. However, that doesn't mean we should now become complacent as that would definitely affect our progress. The government needs to find ways to reduce unemployment and enhance investment that will lead to more job creation. Moreover, the government should also take steps to tack the rising inequality and bridge the ever-growing gap between the rich and the poor.

Otherwise, all our progress will be in vain.



Mohammad Zonaed Emran, By email