Frances Gagua
Role of the financial sector towards achieving sustainable development goals in Bangladesh
Role of the financial sector towards achieving sustainable development goals in Bangladesh
Bangladesh, a country with a high population density, has achieved this accomplishment thanks to the political leadership's passion and commitment to the MDGs, especially at the highest levels of the current Government. The Honorable Prime Minister of Bangladesh has received particular recognition from foreign organizations by being given awards for achieving certain MDG milestones.
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