How Bangladesh Can Become a Powerful Country Like Israel
Israel, despite being a small country, is a global leader in technology, military strength, and economic innovation. Bangladesh, as a developing nation, has the potential to become similarly strong if it adopts the right strategies. However, this transformation requires long-term planning, effective leadership, and active participation from the people.
Below are eight key areas in which Bangladesh must focus to achieve strength and influence similar to Israel.
1. Revolutionizing Technology & Innovation
(a) Developing a High-Tech Industry
Israel is known as the “Startup Nation” due to its rapid technological advancements. Bangladesh should:
- Invest heavily in cybersecurity, artificial intelligence (AI), and biotechnology.
- Develop robotics, chip design, and space technology sectors.
- Allocate at least 3-4% of GDP to research and development (R&D) (currently, Bangladesh invests less than 1%).
- Establish a world-class tech hub, similar to Israel’s Silicon Wadi.
(b) Investing in Technological Education
- Develop top-tier universities and research institutions.
- Create elite engineering and technology institutes, similar to IIT (India) or Technion (Israel).
- Provide venture capital and startup funding for entrepreneurs.
2. Strengthening Military Power
Israel is one of the world’s most resilient countries due to its military strength. Bangladesh must:
(a) Build a Domestic Defense Industry
- Israel produces its own weapons, drones, missile defense systems (Iron Dome), and tanks (Merkava).
- Bangladesh must develop its own defense production, focusing on drones, missiles, and cyber warfare tools.
3. Strengthening the Economy
(a) Developing High-Value Industries
- Move beyond garments and expand into electronics, pharmaceuticals, biotech, and automobile manufacturing.
- Export technology-driven and innovative products, like Israel.
(b) Creating a Pro-Business Environment
- Encourage foreign investment and entrepreneurship.
- Reduce bureaucratic obstacles and corruption in business operations.
4. Ensuring Good Governance & Fighting Corruption
Israel has developed despite limited resources due to efficient governance and strategic policies. Bangladesh must:
- Eliminate corruption, especially in government projects.
- Strengthen the judicial system to ensure rule of law.
- Establish a merit-based administration, valuing competence over political loyalty.
5. Strengthening Foreign Relations & Diplomacy
(a) Adopting Smart Foreign Policies
- Israel maintains strong relations with the U.S., China, Russia, and Europe despite global conflicts.
- Bangladesh must pursue a balanced foreign policy to maintain strong ties with the U.S., Europe, China, India, and Middle Eastern nations.
(b) Developing a Powerful Intelligence Agency
- Israel’s Mossad is one of the world’s most efficient intelligence agencies.
- Bangladesh should develop advanced intelligence capabilities for global operations.
6. Modernizing Agriculture & Water Management
- Israel has revolutionized biotechnology and water conservation.
- Bangladesh must implement advanced agricultural technologies.
- Develop agri-industries to boost farmer productivity and exports.
7. Reforming the Education System
Israel’s education system emphasizes research and innovation, whereas Bangladesh still relies heavily on textbooks.
- Focus on research-driven education to encourage technological breakthroughs.
- Prioritize STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) education.
8. Promoting National Unity & Patriotism
- Israelis are highly patriotic and united, which contributes to their strength.
- Bangladesh must reduce political divisions and promote national interest above party politics.
- Encourage citizens to actively participate in development.
To become a powerful nation like Israel, Bangladesh must:
- Revolutionize technology & innovation.
- Strengthen military power & defense self-sufficiency.
- Boost economic growth through high-value industries.
- Eliminate corruption & ensure good governance.
- Enhance foreign relations & global influence.
- Modernize agriculture & water conservation.
- Transform the education system for innovation.
- Foster national unity & patriotism.
If Bangladesh implements these strategies effectively, it can transform into a strong and globally influential country within the next 20-30 years.
