BANGLADESH has seen impressive economic growth in recent decades, with gross domestic product rising at over 6 per cent annually. Landmark projects like the padma bridge and metro rail reflect the nation鈥檚 ambition for modernisation, offering better connectivity and economic opportunities. It has been suggested that 5 per cent of gross domestic product be dedicated to mega projects, signalling a push to achieve middle-income country status.听
However, this rapid development comes with hidden costs: environmental degradation, displacement of communities, and rising inequality.听