Naomi Hossain

Naomi Hossain, a Global Research Professor at SOAS, delves into Bangladesh's remarkable rise from a 'basket case' to a development leader. She discusses how traumatic events, like the 1974 famine, shaped robust policies prioritizing food security and disaster preparedness. The conversation highlights significant strides in health, poverty reduction, and women's workforce participation. Hossain also critiques the role of elite consensus and warns of looming challenges posed by inequality and political fragility, offering a nuanced view of progress and ongoing struggles.