Of rice and lentils: Bangladesh
Article Abstract:
Begum Khalida Zia's five-year economic plan has met with some success in its first two years, but Bangladesh is still one of the world's poorest countries. Privatization of state assets, incentives to foreign investors and budget reductions have pleased foreign lenders.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 1993
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Chittagong chatter: Bangladesh
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Separatist guerrillas in the Chittagong Hill Tracts in southeastern Bangladesh have agreed to talk with government negotiators. These talks may end 19 years of warfare between the area's tribesmen, who are Hindu, Muslim and Christian and the Islamic government.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 1992
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