[Sustainable Development] SDG and Bangladeshby Sumit Chowdhury | 10-07-2019 02:21 |
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![]() Despite challenges, Bangladesh is on the right track to achieve the United Nations¡¯Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by 2030. According to the government's "SDG Bangladesh Progress Report 2018," the country is performing well in various aspects including poverty reduction, gender equality, electricity, sanitation and annual GDP growth. Bangladesh had succeeded in achieving the UN Millennium Development Goals (MDGs), it couldalso achieve the SDGs. However, the report did underscore a need for improved international cooperation and support in order to meet 41 out of the 169 targets that fall within the 17 SDGs. If the private and public sectors and NGOs work together, then the goals can be achieved by the defined time. We are performing well in attaining many targets of the SDGs. Now we need support and encouragement. Many experts think employment is the biggest challenge for Bangladesh in attaining the SDGs and enhancing education quality, improving skill level, preventing violence against women, and mitigating impacts of natural disasters are also challenges. |