Corruption, instability affect country most

The government's lack of accountability and transparency or corruption is the most serious issue affecting Bangladesh right now, according to World Economic Forum's Global Shapers Annual Survey 2016. 

Lack of political freedom and political instability, and safety and security are the two next serious issues affecting the country, says the survey published on Wednesday.

A total of 672 Bangladeshi youths responded to the survey on five issues --economy, politics, values, technology and business. Asked which three most serious issues were affecting the country today, majority of the respondents picked the issues.

About the three most serious issues affecting the world today, the Bangladeshi youths pointed at climate change or destruction of natural resources, religious conflicts and a large-scale conflict or war.

Over 26,600 youths aged between 18 and 35 from 187 countries took part in the survey.

Asked about picking the top three important factors contributing to inequality in Bangladesh, more than 68 percent respondents pointed out corruption and lack of transparency, while 47 percent referred to lack of access to quality education and 40 percent to political ideologies.

The majority of Bangladeshi youths said abuse of power or corruption by the government leaders -- like the president, prime minister, ministers and mayors -- frustrated them most. They were also disappointed with lack of accountability, dishonesty and administrative barriers.