Economy / Bangladesh
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2008: A Political Odyssey
April 2007 | Political OutlookSorry, you must be a subscriber to view this article in full. If you are a subscriber please login.
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Bangladesh's Chief Election Commissioner A.T.M. Shamsul Huda stated on April 5 that it could take up to 18 months to complete a definitive electoral register, which is regarded as a necessity ahead of fresh elections. His comments suggest that the next general election, which was originally set for January 22 but subsequently postponed to late 2007, might not happen until late 2008. This means that the military-backed interim government of Fakhruddin Ahmed will stay in office for an extended period. While Ahmed's administration has won popularity for its anti-corruption drive, there is a danger that the public will eventually tire