Economist Selim Raihan says Bangladesh is mired in deep stagnation across both foreign and domestic investment, and argues that expectations of attracting foreign capital amid ongoing political uncertainty are simply unrealistic. Addressing the broader economic context, Prof Raihan said the lack of private and foreign investment stems from persistent uncertainty. Hoping for large-scale foreign investment under these circumstances is unrealistic.”He called for the budget to reflect concrete strategies to address these challenges and stimulate investment. On taxation, he said foreign investors are wary of Bangladesh’s complex system. “That discrepancy is where foreign investors get hurt.”Prof Raihan believes the political uncertainty may ease once the government outlines a clear path to elections.
