In
terms of cultural dimensions, Bangladesh has a high PDI with
a score of 80 which indicates a hierarchical society where
autocratic leadership is accepted as a norm (Hofstede, 2014).
Finally, SEA developments in Bangladesh indicate the absence
of SEA legislation, SEA application, public participation
provision as well as public participation application. Consequently,
Bangladesh high PDI may explain its limited
transparency in decision making consistent with a paternalistic
society.