Bangladeshi political violence poses 'high risk' to stuttering economy

Disruptions over election likely to worsen already weak fundamentals, experts say

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Police officers pass a charred public bus burned during an opposition protest in Dhaka on Oct. 31, amid days of political violence. © Reuters

SYFUL ISLAM, Contributing writer

DHAKA -- Political turmoil sweeping Bangladesh is threatening the country's already fragile economy, as the opposition mounts repeated blockades in an attempt to force Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to resign ahead of a general election expected in January.

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