Dhaka, May 31 -- Amid ongoing economic pressures and the lingering effects of the July Uprising, political uncertainty continues to weigh heavily on Bangladesh's economy as the fiscal year draws to a close.

Analysts warn that the government's ability to revive the economy in the coming year will depend largely on the political stability and the policy measures it outlines in next Monday's budget.

Despite some positive signs in exports and remittances, key challenges remain: high inflation, slumping investment, rising unemployment, a slowdown in foreign borrowing, sluggish development spending, a struggling banking sector, and poor revenue collection.

Economists say these factors could seriously hamper the implementation of next year's ...