Bangladesh MCC Scorecard 2025–2026, A Data-Driven Assessment of Governance, Human Development, and Economic Freedom
Executive Summary Bangladesh stands at a defining moment in its development journey. With a population of approximately 173.56 million and a GNI per capita of US$2,820 , the country sits within the Millennium Challenge Corporation's (MCC) lower-middle-income bracket (US$2,156–US$4,495). The MCC Scorecard — one of the world's most rigorous benchmarks for evaluating a nation's governance, human capital, and economic environment — paints a picture of a country that has mastered rapid economic growth but has yet to build the institutional foundation needed to sustain it. At a glance: MCC Selection Criteria Result Half Scorecard Passed Not Passed Control of Corruption & Accountability Failed Personal Freedom Passed The verdict is clear: Bangladesh's economic ambition has outpaced its institutional development. Export industries have expanded, pove...
