Development of Consumer Co-operative Movement in Bangladesh- Report of the ICA/BJSU National Workshop, 1989

Abstract

Co-operative movement in Bangladesh has its origin as early as the beginning of the century and it has seen many ups and downs as in any other part of Asia. However, due to political and socio-economic factors, Bangladesh still has one of the weakest economies in the Region. It is struggling hard to build a sound foundation for its economy, in which institutional frame work has to play an important role. Co-operatives have played an important role in this regard, but they still have to go a long way. Organisationally and operationally, they are still weak and need strengthening and re-vitalizing. Within the co-operative sector, consumer co-operative is the weakest link.