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Year in Economy

Brig Gen Shahedul Anam Khan, ndc, psc (Retd)

Economy in 2011was dominated by rising inflationary pressure and continued unrest in the share market. The government decision to start up fuel-run quick rental power plants did turn out badly. With oil price soaring in international market, the government had to and still does spend a lot more for oil import in order to keep the plants running. Political instability in the Middle East added to the pressure as thousands of migrant workers had to fly back. Nevertheless, agricultural and RMG sectors showed some signs of growth.

1. Small investors demonstrate in front of the Dhaka Stock Exchange demanding compensation.

2. Inflation keeps soaring.

3. Bangladeshi migrant workers in Libya are stranded in the war-torn country, seeking help for repatriation.

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