Dhaka, July 9 -- The lifeblood of any country's economy is investment. Currently, Bangladesh is in a deep crisis regarding investment due to political uncertainty, mob violence, administrative weakness and inflation. Foreign investment in the country is declining because of high interest rates and local entrepreneurs are also turning away. Existing industries are also shrinking.

To protect industries in the country, strong initiatives are needed to address these hurdles. These will not only strengthen the economy but also enhance our global competitiveness and sustainability. According to media reports, investment has hit rock bottom due to political instability and mob violence. Besides, the sector has been thrown into crisis by the impos...