Dhaka, Aug. 12 -- Culture plays a crucial role in shaping how societies operate, affecting governance, economic practices, political engagement, and administrative procedures. Hofstede (2011) in "Cultures and organizations: Software of the mind: Intercultural cooperation and its importance for survival" described cultural dimensions: power distance, individualism versus collectivism, masculinity versus femininity, uncertainty avoidance, long-term versus short-term orientation, and indulgence versus restraint, which provide an analytical framework for understanding cultural influences on Bangladesh's public governance.

Bangladesh scores high on power distance, reflecting widespread acceptance of unequal power and hierarchical systems. In ...