Dhaka, Dec. 12 -- With the national polls set for 12 February 2026, business and industry bodies are watching closely, warning that free and fair election will shape confidence, capital flows, and economic momentum in the months that follow.
Bangladesh Chamber of Industries (BCI) President Anwar-ul-Alam Parvez told the media that the business community is now in a wait-and-see mode.
Reacting to Chief Election Commissioner AMM Nasir Uddin's announcement of the schedule, he cautioned that uncertainty remains over whether the polls will actually take place."People want a peaceful election and a stable government that can restore political and economic stability," he said.
What worries many, he added, is the behaviour of law enforcement agen...