Bangladesh

November 2004 | Risk Summary

A sharp rise in food prices in Bangladesh since the start of the Muslim fasting month of Ramadan has triggered angry protests by people still recovering from catastrophic floods that ravaged the country from July. In a heated debate in Bangladesh's Jatiya Sangsad, the opposition Awami League (AL) blamed extortion, foul practices by pro-government trade syndicates and terrorism for putting prices of essentials beyond the purchasing capacity of the ordinary people. Strikes by the opposition continued to paralyse the country as AL leader Sheikh Hasina continued her campaign to oust Khaleda Zia's ruling BNP alliance in mid-November, following

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