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13/05/2023 GMT

BBC World Service - World Questions, Bangladesh

The hot issues of Bangladesh debated by the public and politicians

The hot issues of Bangladesh debated by the public and politicians.

Bangladesh is now something of a global development poster child. Born out of war more than 50 years ago, it has hauled itself out of poverty to become one of the fastest growing economies in the Asia Pacific region. But the nation still faces many challenges -  climate change threatens to overwhelm its low lying lands, corruption is endemic and many critics complain that democracy and freedom of speech are under pressure.  

Four prominent politicians and analysts face questions from listeners about the future of their country: Dr Salim Mahmud, the Secretary for Information and Research, Central Executive Committee, Awami League party; Shama Obaed Islam, Organising Secretary Bangladesh Nationalist Party; Shahidul Alam, photographer and social activist; Tania Amir, Senior Advocate at the Supreme Court in Bangladesh.

Presenter: Jonny Dymond 
Producer: Steven Williams

BBC World Questions is a series of international events created in partnership with the British Council, which connects the UK and the world through arts, culture, education and the English language.

(Photo: Celebrating Bangladesh Independence Day in Dhaka. Credit: Mamunur Rashid/NurPhoto/Getty Images)

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