A roundtable titled “Looking into Bangladesh’s Development: Priorities for the Newly Elected Government in the Short to Medium Term” was held on March 4, 2026, at the BRAC Center, Dhaka. The event was jointly organised by The Daily Star and the Centre for Policy Dialogue (CPD). The discussion convened policymakers, economists, representatives from both public and private economic and financial sectors, and development practitioners to reflect on Bangladesh’s current economic challenges and outline key priorities for the new government. Against a backdrop of high inflation, fiscal constraints, and slowing investment, participants emphasised the urgency of restoring macroeconomic stability, strengthening governance, and accelerating reforms. The roundtable also highlighted the significance of Bangladesh’s upcoming LDC graduation and the need for a strategic, well-coordinated transition to sustain growth and competitiveness.