political uncertainty

Uncertain politics, unsettling economy

Bangladesh's much-anticipated parliamentary elections are scheduled for next February. And they could not have come at a more fraught time for the country. More than 16 months have passed since the interim administration took office, and unofficial estimates indicate a downward trend in the government's approval ratings.
7 December 2025, 07:00 AM

Luxury hotels hit hard as political uncertainty deters foreign guests

Bangladesh’s luxury hotel industry is experiencing a downturn as political uncertainty reduces the number of foreign guests, according to a top executive of the local hospitality sector.
16 March 2025, 18:00 PM

Govt asked to act now to boost private investment

Experts yesterday called on the government to take steps to dispel the uncertainty among investors, fix infrastructure bottlenecks and
18 June 2016, 18:00 PM

A nation drowning in its own fear

Never before in our history have we lived in so much fear. Never before have we suffered from so much anxiety to find our enemies hiding in the crowd.
12 November 2015, 18:00 PM