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Comparative analysis of innovation, human capital, and knowledge diffusion across Bangladesh and regional peers reveals critical insights for Bangladesh's economic transformation journey. The comparative data on innovation, human capital, business environment, and knowledge diffusion offers a clear diagnostic of Bangladesh's development trajectory. Ranked 106th in the Global Innovation Index (GII), with a Human Capital Index of 0.48, weak Ease of Doing Business (168), and a Knowledge Diffusion score of 0.35, Bangladesh remains positioned in the lower tier of knowledge-based economies. Yet, from a development economics standpoint, these figures do not merely indicate weakness—they highlight where the highest marginal gains are possible.

Bangladesh's R&D spending remains critically low at 0.12% of GDP, far below regional peers. This editorial explores the economic implications and strategic pathways for transforming Bangladesh into a knowledge-driven economy through targeted R&D investments. As Bangladesh stands at the crossroads of economic transformation, the stark reality of its research and development (R&D) investment landscape demands urgent attention. With R&D expenditure at a mere 0.12% of GDP, Bangladesh lags significantly behind its regional competitors and global innovation leaders. This editorial examines the economic implications of this critical gap and proposes strategic pathways toward building a knowledge-driven economy.