Bangladesh’s economic achievements are marred by grotesque politics

IN MANY WAYS, Bangladesh is a role model for South Asia. Its economy grew by an average of 6.3% a year over the past decade. Last year it expanded by 7.3%—faster than India’s or Pakistan’s ... Read More

Opinion | Bangladesh’s Shaky Political Future - MSN

Bangladesh’s economic growth has averaged 6.5% over the past decade. The poverty rate—defined as the share of the population living on less than $2.15 a day—fell from 11.8% in 2010 to 5% in ... Read More

Politics Must Change To Improve Bangladesh's Economy | Politics has to change to cure Bangladesh of economic ills | The Daily Star - দ্যা ডেইলি স্টার

Politics Must Change To Improve Bangladesh's Economy: What is good politics for a party, or any party, may not result in good economics. The ruling class in Bangladesh will ridicule this concern ... Read More

How Bangladesh’s Economy Was Siphoned Dry - The New York Times

The damage started to accumulate after 2014, when Ms. Hasina won re-election in a contest “marred by vote rigging, intimidation and violence,” in the words of the U.S. State Department. The ... Read More

The Myth Of Bangladesh Economic Miracle | Outlook India

The Economist had lamented that Bangladesh’s “economic achievements are marred by grotesque politics.” But within five decades of its creation, Bangladesh has emerged as a confident middle ... Read More

Bangladesh Local Elections Marred by Vote-Rigging Allegations

In polls marred by allegations of irregularities, vote-rigging and intimidation of voters and the press, Awami League candidates Annisul Huq and Sayeed Khokon were elected mayor of Dhaka North and ... Read More

Bangladesh’s ongoing political crisis is ‘high risk’ for fragile economy | Business and Economy - Al Jazeera

Political unrest in Bangladesh is crippling the country’s already shaky economy and hurting small traders like Uddin and Mia, as the opposition parties attempt to push Prime Minister Sheikh ... Read More

Why Bangladesh’s renamed New Year parade set off a controversy | Politics News - Al Jazeera

Why Bangladesh’s renamed New Year parade set off a controversy Organisers say the renaming of the UNESCO-recognised parade symbolised the oppressive Hasina government, while critics say it’s ... Read More

Bangladesh’s biggest problem ahead is political crisis: MM Akash | The Daily Star - দ্যা ডেইলি স্টার

Bangladesh's economic situation may worsen thanks to internal reasons mainly political crisis that will appear in the days to come rather than the external factors, said MM Akash, economics ... Read More

Young voters in Bangladesh dream future free from political chaos as nation goes to vote - NBC News

An October survey by the Bangladesh Citizen’s Platform for SDGs, or sustainable development goals, conducted online and involving 5,075 people aged 18-35, found that 69% of young people in ... Read More

Economic growth and democratic values in Sheikh Hasina's Bangladesh - Dhaka Tribune

Since assuming power in 2009, Hasina’s government has overseen impressive economic milestones, earning the country the epithet of the "Bangladesh miracle." Bangladesh achieved lower-middle-income ... Read More