Where Bangladesh falls short

M Samin Sajid Nahr & Miraz Un Nabi

20 January, 2026, 11:20 am

Last modified: 22 January, 2026, 02:19 pm

Where Bangladesh falls short

M Samin Sajid Nahr & Miraz Un Nabi

20 January, 2026, 11:20 am

Last modified: 22 January, 2026, 02:19 pm

An infographic titled 'Where Bangladesh falls short' displaying various charts and graphs on the country's performance in global indices like democracy, corruption, press freedom, and human development.

An infographic from The Business Standard details Bangladesh's performance across various global indices, highlighting areas of concern such as a declining democracy, weak rule of law, and high corruption. | Infograph: TBS

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