Bangladesh, May 10 -- Finance Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury on Sunday said Bangladesh's economy must become more participatory and inclusive so that every citizen can take part in economic activities, stressing that cooperation from all stakeholders is essential to take the 'Bangladesh story' to the global arena.

"Political democracy alone is not enough. We also want democratisation of the economy," he said while addressing the inauguration of the second phase of the RAISE project titled "Stepping Forward" at the PKSF auditorium in the capital.

Financial Institutions Division Secretary Nazma Mobarek attended the event as special guest, while World Bank Acting Division Director for Bangladesh and Bhutan Dr Gayle Martin spoke as g...