political unrest

Dhaka’s 5-star hotels facing a dearth of guests

Most of Dhaka’s five-star hotels are not faring well for a dearth of guests, as political uncertainties and security concerns following the August 5 student movement are putting off most events and travel plans.

An anatomy of the current economic situation in Bangladesh

Bangladesh's economy faces instability, inflation, and political unrest hindering growth.

Can we exorcise Sisyphus from our political culture?

Bangladesh's political culture is riddled with unscrupulous blame games.

Opinion / Are we trying to get ‘everything, everywhere, all at once’?

The euphoria of August 5, and the momentous days leading up to it, especially since July 15, are now being overshadowed by a cloud of uncertainty.

Country must be back in business without delay

Amid worker unrest and insecurity in the industrial sector, entrepreneurs and bankers have urged the new administration to focus on rebuilding confidence in the economy.

Govt healthcare facilities: Protests, departures cripple services

Protests after the fall of the Awami League government have forced heads and top officials of many government healthcare facilities and institutes to resign or remain absent, leaving the entire sector in disarray, and ultimately causing patient suffering.

Tourism in turmoil: How political unrest and floods crippled Bangladesh

Currently, the Bangladeshi tourism sector is witnessing unprecedented problems. While this was supposed to be one of the peak seasons, due to the recent political situation and the current flood that is sweeping many parts of the country, the hospitality industry seems to have come to a standstill.

Aftermath of AL govt’s fall: Minorities faced 205 attacks in 52 districts

Two organisations of minority communities reported yesterday that there have been at least 205 incidents of attacks on members of minority communities in 52 districts since the fall of the Sheikh Hasina-led government on August 5.

ATMs out of cash as money supply disrupted

Nasir Hossain, a resident of the capital’s Dhanmondi area, had to urgently buy daily necessities as he had not gone to the market for the past few days in the wake of the deadly protests that forced Sheikh Hasina to resign from her post as prime minister.

April 11, 2015
April 11, 2015

Does political unrest have a positive side?

I won't be surprised if the title of the article raises many eyebrows.

April 5, 2015
April 5, 2015

Political unrest causes 0.55pc GDP loss: CPD

Political unrest during January to mid March of the current year has caused for a gross domestic product (GDP) loss of 0.55 percent or Tk 4,900 crore, Centre for Policy Dialogue (CPD).

March 17, 2015
March 17, 2015

Hartal extended till 6am Friday

BNP-led 20-party alliance has extended its countrywide hartal till 6:00am Friday demanding return of BNP leader Salahuddin Ahmed who remains missing since March 10

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