ABSTRACT
This chapter analyzes some cases of social development policy initiatives taken by the Government of Bangladesh in different sectors. It provides some common issues such as public policy, intergovernmental relations, budgeting, public sector human resource management, resource support, public participation at local government levels, and institutional control and accountability, exploring the challenges Bangladesh has been facing in achieving sustainable social development. The chapter deals with administrative problems specific to some social development programs. Policy initiatives have been taken to enhance efficiency by removing all supply constraints to sustain the growth rate, simplifying the process of service delivery, expanding targeted social safety-net programs, and ensuring prudent macroeconomic management. Bangladesh has made considerable progress by establishing social justice through the reduction of poverty and inequality. Considering the complex social issue, the Government of Bangladesh has taken initiatives to modernize the madrasa education system. Discernible improvements in Bangladesh’s social indicators have been acknowledged by multilateral aid agencies.
