Will Bangladeshis Realize That Real Reform Starts at the Personal Level?
Will Bangladeshis Realize That Real Reform Starts at the Personal Level? In a nation teeming with potential, bursting with energy, and blessed with a vibrant culture and resilient people, the dream of a reformed, developed Bangladesh often feels just within reach—but never quite in our grasp. We talk about corruption, poor governance, broken systems, inequality, and underdevelopment. But one fundamental question remains unanswered: Will Bangladeshis realize that if each individual does the right thing, real reform will finally take root? The Problem Isn't Just "Up There"—It's Also "Right Here" It’s easy to blame politicians, bureaucrats, institutions, or foreign influence. It’s harder—but far more honest—to look in the mirror. Every time we: Bribe a traffic cop to skip a fine, Throw garbage into the street, Lie on a CV or exam paper, Break a rule because "everyone else does it," —we contribute to the very dysfunction we claim to ...