Objectives: This study aims to understand the economic growth and hindrances to gaining independence through rectifying strategies in various belts to accomplish sustainability in Bangladesh.
Methods: To identify the economic odyssey, data are secondarily collected from different government, semi-government, and private institutes, and comparisons are made on GDP, through various economic sectors, and carbon dioxide emissions from 1971 to 2021.
Results: This study highlights the significant growth of a robust manufacturing sector while addressing issues such as reliance on specific industries, environmental degradation, and a lack of diversity.
Conclusion: Obstacles continue to exist, like industrial vulnerability, environmental pollution, and a lack of efficiency and effectiveness in productivity. Overcoming these challenges would shape economic sustainability and help it emerge as an economic high-flyer.
Mohammad Alamgir Hossain, S. M. Rifat Hassan, Asaf-Ud-Daula, and Dr. Md. Farouq Imam (2025). Bangladesh’s Economic Odyssey: Milestones and Hurdles in Economy, Manufacturing, and Environmental Sustainability. International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science, 9(15), Special Issue on Economics. ISSN: 2454-6186. DOI: 10.47772/IJRISS