A primary problem identified in SEA implementation
for Bangladesh has been the lack of a comprehensive
environmental assessment system that is non-dependent on
international donor agency requirements. A secondary problem
is the lack of transparency in the decision making system.
Furthermore, a tertiary problem is the lack of public
participation in environmental decisions since it is nonmandatory
in Bangladesh. The trends in SEA implementation
may indicate that Bangladesh is struggling with the challenges
of good governance due to antagonistic politics, invasive
corruption and bureaucratic procrastination