Dhaka, March 21 -- Stakeholders concerned at a dialogue on Thursday asserted that reforms failing to uplift disadvantaged groups are ineffective and called for a shift from needs-based to rights-based development.

They highlighted the importance of recognising unmet rights of the marginalised communities so that nobody leaves behind.

The speakers also underscored the need for inclusive development to ensure long-term stability and resilience amid Bangladesh's dual transition from LDC status in term of politics and inclusive development.

They made the observations at an event co-hosted by the Citizen's Platform for SDGs, the Principal Coordinator's Office for SDGs at the Chief Adviser's Office and the United Nations Development Programm...