The New Year's promise

We grew up hearing that Bangladesh was the country of gold, golden Bengal, and our future is golden too. During hard times, it was common to hear comments such as “yes, always the future, never the present". Well, things are changing. Is the future here? Or maybe is it around the corner? What does this present situation, the new situation really mean?
Where we are now, actually? The GDP in percentage has lowered in comparison to year ending 2006. The economy didn't grow throughout the year, low investments, low production with high family spending. Foreign investment is not coming as per expectations. The unstable economy is the main source of concern; as for choices, they are very limited.
But it is the end of the year. Time to rejoice and renew our hopes. Time to think positively and to look forward. Time to believe that if that promised future is not here, it could be closer, as a matter of fact, maybe even around the corner.
With eyes more focused on the quality of life of people and in the health of this earth that shelters and feeds us, we must keep on hoping, without losing sight of what has yet to come.