Dhaka, Oct. 28 -- Bangladesh needs a clear reform roadmap to reduce bureaucratic dominance and promote private sector-led, digitally driven governance, said BNP Standing Committee Member Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury at an economic reform summit held on Monday at the Lakeshore Hotel in Dhaka.

"The bureaucracy should focus on implementing policies, not making them. Overlapping roles have long undermined efficiency and accountability," said Khosru, a former Commerce Minister.The event was jointly organised by Voice for Reform, BRAIN, Innovision Consulting, Fintech Society, and Citizen Coalition.

Recalling his time in office, Khosru cited an example of successful reform. During his tenure, the government handed over the responsibility of is...