Dhaka, May 10 -- The recent tragic events in Kashmir, resulting in the loss of 26 lives, have reignited tensions between India and Pakistan, raising concerns about the potential ripple effects on regional trade.
While business leaders in Bangladesh express cautious optimism regarding the immediate impact on commerce, the spectre of escalating conflict looms large, demanding our attention.
Bangladesh's economy, particularly its robust textile sector, is intricately linked to its neighbours.
With India and Pakistan as the country's important trading partners, the implications of border tensions with India cannot be understated.
The textile industry, valued at a staggering $16 billion, relies heavily on imports of raw materials such as cot...