Category: Kingsway Bangladesh

January was a busy month, with the country gearing up for elections. Khaleda Zia, the BNP Chairperson, a towering figure in Bangladeshi politics, died on December 30, passing on leadership to her son, Tarique Rahman. Election campaigning also began this month. On the economic front, the World Bank has estimated a fall in GDP growth…

The interim government has finally announced the date for next year’s national elections, as well as a national reform referendum. BNP interim chairperson Tarique Rahman has stressed on the importance of the rule of law being the cornerstone of effective democracy in Bangladesh. For the third time this year, the Asian Development Bank has reduced…

A political bombshell landed this month as Sheikh Hasina was sentenced to death in absentia for her role in last year’s crackdown. BNP says the upcoming February elections offer a rare shot at resetting the country’s democratic compass. The banking system remains fragile - with five Islamic lenders now being forcibly merged - while exports…

BNP is turning up the pressure. Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir is pushing parties to focus on elections instead of side issues like proportional representation. Meanwhile, the IMF has cut its growth forecast sharply to 4.9%, although inflation is finally starting to ease. Cash still rules - nearly 72% of all transactions - despite efforts to…

BNP have confirmed that elections will be held on time, aligning with people’s expectations. The slow pace of promised reforms by the interim government has frustrated experts, who allege that while reports have been published, implementation is lagging or non-existent. On the economic side, the central bank has partnered with the Gates Foundation to develop…

Bangladesh enters the second half of 2025 walking a tightrope. The interim government has momentum behind it - record remittances, fresh multilateral funding and tariff wins in Washington - but its political and institutional footing is far from stable. The July Charter laid out a framework for reform, but consensus is still fragile.…… Read the…

The BNP is once again turning up the heat. With no firm election date in sight, party leaders are warning of “deep conspiracies” to delay the vote and demanding urgent reforms. Political tension is growing – and so is pressure on the interim government to deliver. Economically, the IMF has cut its FY26 growth forecast…

Bangladesh is shifting gears. With growth slowing and elections looming, the interim government is under pressure to prove it can both govern and reform. Chief Advisor Yunus has floated February 2026 as a possible election date - but only if judicial cases are cleared and the reform agenda moves fast. Meanwhile, the economy has softened.………

The BNP has called on the interim government to release an election roadmap without delay. Meanwhile, the Awami League has been banned from politics, with its registration suspended. On the economic front, the World Bank has projected GDP growth at just 3.3% this fiscal year. Remittances have surged, but exports hit a 10-month low.…… Read…

The BNP does not support most of the national reforms set out by the interim government and its failure to provide an election timeline. The IMF has once again decreased its GDP growth forecast for Bangladesh for the current fiscal year, citing structural risks and external pressures. The central bank governor has said that poorly…