To what extent had the challenges facing Bangladesh been resolved by the end of the 20th century?

Candidates will consider the merits or otherwise of the suggestion that the challenges facing Bangladesh had been resolved by the end of the 20th century. Candidates may adopt a chronological approach to this response or they may take a more thematic approach addressing social, economic and/or political challenges. The nature of the question is very broad and candidates will not be able to discuss all the challenges facing Bangladesh. Social challenges may include a discussion of the effects of poverty, AIDS, status of women and ethnic minorities as well as the pressures on urban areas due to a rapidly growing population. Economic challenges may include slow economic growth, low energy production, poor infrastructure, corruption and lack of foreign investments. Candidates may refer to political challenges that Pakistan faced including consolidating democracy, combating Islamic radicalization and terrorism.