Bangladesh’s economy remains stable despite mass uprising: Anisuzzaman Chowdhury
Chowdhury noted that the country’s GDP has remained largely unaffected despite the recent political change, while inflation has actually declined
In many countries, a change of government through mass uprisings or movements triggers severe economic crises. Bangladesh, however, has proven to be an exception, said Anisuzzaman Chowdhury, Special Assistant for Economic Affairs to the Chief Adviser.
Speaking at the Foreign Investors Summit 2025 at the Grand Ballroom of the Sheraton Hotel in Banani on Wednesday, Chowdhury noted that the country's GDP has remained largely unaffected despite the recent political change, while inflation has actually declined. The summit was organised by BRAC EPL Stock Brokerage Limited.
"In the context of the global economy, the recent performance of Bangladesh's capital market shows that our economy is stable," he said. "Last month, amid a rally in global stock markets, Bangladesh ranked third among Asian countries in market gains. This is remarkable for a market that was once plagued by plunder."
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He added that since the interim government assumed office, it has been working to build a stronger and better-governed capital market, aligned with the vision of 'Three Zeros'—zero poverty, zero unemployment, and zero carbon emissions.
Calling on investors, Chowdhury said, "Now is a good time to invest in Bangladesh. Our capital market is ready for long-term investments. This is a message not only for foreign investors but also for domestic ones."
The event also featured a welcome address by BRAC EPL Stock Brokerage CEO Ahsanur Rahman, along with opening remarks from Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission Commissioner Mohammad Mohsin Chowdhury, BRAC Bank Chairman Mehriar M Hasan, Dhaka Stock Exchange Chairman Mominul Islam, and Chittagong Stock Exchange Chairman AKM Habibur Rahman.
