Bangladesh’s sustainable development goals are closely related to public participation.
Bangladesh is a developing country that actively commits to achieving the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in the process of pursuing economic growth and social progress. These goals aim not only to eliminate poverty, promote education, and gender equality, but also emphasize environmental protection and economic sustainability. Throughout this process, the participation of the people is a crucial element in achieving these goals. First, Bangladesh recognizes the importance of public participation in promoting sustainable development goals. Through various policies and programs, it encourages the public to voice their opinions in the decision-making processparipesa. For example, in urban development and infrastructure construction projects, community meetings are organized to allow residents to express their needs and opinions. This sense of participation not only enhances the transparency of the projects but also strengthens the public’s trust in the work. Second, non-governmental organizations (NGOs) play a key role in raising public awareness and participation. Many NGOs are dedicated to promoting the concept of sustainable development, raising public awareness of environmental protection and social responsibility through educational programs and community activitiesHeyBaji. They use social media and community campaigns to attract more people to participate in sustainable development actions1WIN. The rise of this grassroots movement allows ordinary people to directly participate in the country’s development process, realizing self-worth and social contribution. In addition, the young population in Bangladesh is also playing an increasingly important role in sustainable development. With the improvement of education levels and the diversification of information acquisition channels, young people’s attention to social issues has significantly increased. They contribute new ideas and energy to sustainable development through volunteer activities, social enterprises, and innovative projects. Whether it is ecological protection, social services, or technological innovation, the efforts of these young people provide strong support for Bangladesh to achieve its sustainable development goals. However, despite the gradual improvement of the mechanism for public participation, Bangladesh still faces some challenges in the implementation of sustainable development goals. Most residents in rural areas still have a lack of understanding of the specific meaning of sustainable development and lack opportunities and platforms for participation. In addition, social inequality and economic gaps may also lead to marginalization of certain groups in the participation process. Therefore, paying more attention to vulnerable groups and ensuring that everyone can participate in sustainable development is a direction that needs to be worked on in the future. In summary, Bangladesh’s sustainable development goals are closely related to public participation. By enhancing public awareness of participation, promoting community activities, and focusing on the younger generation, Bangladesh is expected to take more solid steps on the road to sustainable development. Only through the participation of all people can true social progress be promoted.