Growth and stagnation: Bangladesh’s first 50 years

In this engaging discussion, Susanna Savage, a writer for The Economist focusing on Bangladesh, joins Joel Budd, the social affairs editor, to explore Bangladesh's remarkable journey over its first 50 years. They highlight the country's empowerment of women and dominance in the garment industry. However, they also delve into the challenges of political corruption and the fight for workers' rights. Additionally, the conversation touches on surprising shifts in global happiness during the pandemic and the shocks caused by the Suez Canal blockage.