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1 – 10 of 29The visit was especially notable in light of the tough measures the United States adopted to promote democracy in Bangladesh ahead of the January general election, and…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB285891
ISSN: 2633-304X
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Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s Awami League (AL), which aims to secure a fourth consecutive term, is under pressure to ensure a genuine contest with high voter turnout. The main…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB284279
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The next general election is expected in January. The health of BNP leader Khaleda Zia, under house arrest, is reportedly deteriorating seriously. Separately, the United States…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB282806
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Critics say the move weakens the Bangladesh Election Commission (EC). The next general election will likely take place in January. The ruling Awami League (AL) continues to reject…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB280323
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At least part of the support would be from the Fund’s new Resilience and Sustainability Trust (RST). Several media reports have described Dhaka’s move as a request for a bailout…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB271902
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The kingdom has raised the long-standing ‘sustainable development fee’ (SDF) for visitors from most countries to USD200 per night from USD65. It hopes that tourism revenue can…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB273697
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Sri Lanka’s foreign exchange (forex) reserves fell to USD1.6bn at end-November, enough to finance only about one month’s imports. Colombo has in recent years relied on…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB266266
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BANGLADESH: Growth rate will favour RMG exports
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-ES214556
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The government nevertheless remains under pressure from domestic critics and external stakeholders because of dwindling foreign exchange (forex) reserves and a growing debt…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB263250
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