DHAKA -- Extortion by political groups in Bangladesh has reached a new and chaotic peak a year after the fall of Sheikh Hasina, with economists warning that it is fueling inflation and business leaders saying it is creating a climate of fear.
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Bangladesh extortion crisis hits businesses and fuels inflation
Weak law and order sees various political groups turn to shakedowns
Economists warn that the spread of extortion in Bangladesh hurts the economy by disrupting supply chains, pushing up costs and keeping inflation high. © Reuters
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