political unrest
Unrest bearing on fragile economy
The political unrest and the garment workers’ agitation in the apparel sector have started to take a toll on the economy that is already grappling with elevated inflation, a depleting dollar stockpile, slowing exports and decelerating private sector activities.
Govt takes hard line against BNP
The government appears to have taken a tough stance against the BNP after Saturday’s clashes that turned the heart of the capital into a battlefield.
Mahinda Rajapaksa, family takes shelter in naval base, surrounded by protesters
Sri Lanka's former Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa and his family have taken shelter at a naval base at the administrative headquarters of the Trincomalee district, as deadly protests continue amid the country's worst-ever economic crisis, NDTV reports.
Lychee farmers worried despite expected bumper harvest (video)
Lychee farmers and traders in Dinajpur expect a bumper harvest of lychee this year. However, they are worried about incurring loss due to the present political unrest in the country.
Unrest biggest risk to near-term outlook: WB
Political unrest, vulnerability in the banking sector and low investment stand in the way of higher GDP growth and economic development, the World Bank said.
Does political unrest have a positive side?
I won't be surprised if the title of the article raises many eyebrows.
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).
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
Unrest bearing on fragile economy
The political unrest and the garment workers’ agitation in the apparel sector have started to take a toll on the economy that is already grappling with elevated inflation, a depleting dollar stockpile, slowing exports and decelerating private sector activities.
Govt takes hard line against BNP
The government appears to have taken a tough stance against the BNP after Saturday’s clashes that turned the heart of the capital into a battlefield.
Mahinda Rajapaksa, family takes shelter in naval base, surrounded by protesters
Sri Lanka's former Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa and his family have taken shelter at a naval base at the administrative headquarters of the Trincomalee district, as deadly protests continue amid the country's worst-ever economic crisis, NDTV reports.
Lychee farmers worried despite expected bumper harvest (video)
Lychee farmers and traders in Dinajpur expect a bumper harvest of lychee this year. However, they are worried about incurring loss due to the present political unrest in the country.
Unrest biggest risk to near-term outlook: WB
Political unrest, vulnerability in the banking sector and low investment stand in the way of higher GDP growth and economic development, the World Bank said.
Does political unrest have a positive side?
I won't be surprised if the title of the article raises many eyebrows.
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).
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
