Dhaka, July 28 -- BNP Standing Committee Member Amir Khasru Mahmud Chowdhury on Sunday emphasised the urgent need to democratise Bangladesh's economy, warning that both the country's political and economic futures are at serious risk if democratic principles continue to be undermined.
Speaking at a discussion titled "Future of Democracy and Economic Justice"-organised by the Bhashani Janashakti Party and Bhashani Anusari Parishad at the Dhaka Reporters Unity (DRU)-Khasru called on political actors to prioritise meaningful electoral participation and move away from authoritarian tendencies.
"Those who fear elections have no business being in politics," he said. "One cannot reject electoral participation and still claim to uphold democratic...