A book on Bangladesh’s rural economy and the evolution of the social context was launched on Thursday.
The book titled ‘Socio-Economics of Bangladesh through the Decades’ is written by Palli Karma Sahayak Foundation (PKSF) Chairman and economist Dr Kazi Khaliquzzaman.
The launching ceremony was held at the PKSF Auditorium. Finance Minister Abul Maal Abdul Muhith was present at the function as chief guest with former finance minister M Saiduzzaman in the chair.
The 620-pages book basically the development of the rural economy, the evolution of the social context, the dependence on foreign aid, the impact of the World Bank and other donors in the economy, the questioning effect of microcredit in poverty reduction, and unprecedented economic progress in Bangladesh after 2009.
