Bangladesh, Jan. 23 -- It's good that the Bangladesh economy is showing a bright picture even when most of the economies around the world are not growing at a higher growth rate. While people may or may not comprehend the technicalities of growth rate in digits, there are tangible progress and there are secrets behind the country's economic success despite many challenges.

It is the people of the country who are the driving force behind Bangladesh's remarkable achievements since independence. It is the common people who joined the liberation war braving risks to life and eventually liberated the country. The 'poor' farmers helped the nation to achieve self-sufficiency in foods. Success of microcredit and apparel-led export growth should de...