New Delhi, Aug. 13 -- On August 5, Sheikh Hasina resigned and left Bangladesh following months of intense protests and violence sparked by her government's controversial decision to implement a quota system, bringing an end to her 15-year unbroken reign as Prime Minister. To understand the forces behind her ouster, it is crucial to analyze the state of Bangladesh's economy under her leadership. Was her ouster primarily a result of economic mismanagement, or were there other factors at play? A thorough review of the economic indicators during Hasina's tenure will provide deeper insights into the complexities of her governance.

Economists frequently debate which indicators best capture a country's economic health, but GDP per capita, unemp...