-governmental organizations (NGOs) have increased women’s empowerment in Bangladesh. Looking at two study areas and two NGOs (the Friends in … Village Development Bangladesh (FIVDB) and Nari Uddug Kendra (NUK)), the results of the case study show that these two NGOs …

found that local government institutions in Bangladesh are very weak in providing basic services to the citizens and in …

Women comprise half of Bangladesh’s population and—as is the case in most developing countries—are considered the …

This paper summarizes Bangladesh’s developmental progress since gaining its independence in 1971. During the last five … the recent world financial and economic crisis. Bangladesh has also made serious progress with achieving the Millennium … Development Goals (MDGs). Following a review of Bangladesh’s recent progress, the paper then focuses on three priority areas …