Bangladesh in political turmoil

Listed firms’ profit drops 24% amid economic slowdown, political turmoil

Listed companies across all sectors saw their profits fall by around 24 percent on an average year-on-year during the last January-September period, due mainly to an economic slowdown and widespread political turmoil, according to an unofficial estimate.

All the King’s Men

Our political leaders' reluctance to engage in dialogue and to uphold the tenets of democracy may erode public trust in them.

Announcement of election schedule / As things stand, Bangladesh election is all but doomed

Given the attitudes of Awami League and BNP as Bangladesh election draws closer, there is no reason for one to feel hopeful about having a peaceful and participatory election.

What does the mass arrest of BNP leaders, activists signify?

Civil society members share their views regarding the political turmoil ahead of the 12th parliamentary election.

January 9, 2025
January 9, 2025

Listed firms’ profit drops 24% amid economic slowdown, political turmoil

Listed companies across all sectors saw their profits fall by around 24 percent on an average year-on-year during the last January-September period, due mainly to an economic slowdown and widespread political turmoil, according to an unofficial estimate.

November 24, 2023
November 24, 2023

All the King’s Men

Our political leaders' reluctance to engage in dialogue and to uphold the tenets of democracy may erode public trust in them.

November 22, 2023
November 22, 2023

As things stand, Bangladesh election is all but doomed

Given the attitudes of Awami League and BNP as Bangladesh election draws closer, there is no reason for one to feel hopeful about having a peaceful and participatory election.

November 11, 2023
November 11, 2023

What does the mass arrest of BNP leaders, activists signify?

Civil society members share their views regarding the political turmoil ahead of the 12th parliamentary election.