Dhaka: A day-long symposium titled “White Paper and Thereafter: Economic Management, Reforms and National Budget” is set to take place in the capital on January 18, 2025. This significant event is organized under the initiative of the White Paper Committee 2024 and is supported by the Citizens’ Platform for SDGs, Bangladesh, as mentioned in a press release.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, the “White Paper on the State of the Bangladesh Economy: Dissection of a Development Narrative,” published in December 2024, has garnered widespread attention and is the subject of discussion both domestically and internationally. There is heightened interest among various societal stakeholders regarding the effective implementation of the recommendations presented in this White Paper.
In light of these discussions, the symposium aims to explore the progress of implementing the White Paper’s recommendations and will address potential strategies for tackling the current economic challenges. The event will feature discussions led by members of the White Paper Committee and distinguished speakers who will offer insights into various aspects of the forthcoming national budget.
The symposium is structured into three segments: “Economic Management and Challenges,” “Economic Reforms and Institutions,” and “Medium-Term Perspective and Planning.” It will see participation from advisers to the interim government, senior government officials, leaders from political, social, and private sectors, as well as officials from development partner organizations, researchers, and policy analysts.
The closing session will feature speeches from Professor Rehman Sobhan, Chairman of the Centre for Policy Dialogue (CPD), and BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir. The event will be broadcast live on the Facebook and LinkedIn pages of the White Paper Preparation Committee 2024 and will also be available for streaming on the Facebook and YouTube pages of the Citizen’s Platform.