, Jan. 20 -- BNP Standing Committee member Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury on Tuesday said Bangladesh's economy, including its capital market, is currently being stifled by 'overregulation' and it must move towards deregulation and liberalisation to recover.

He made the remarks while speaking at a seminar titled 'Post-Election 2026 Horizon: Economy, Politics, and Capital Market', organised by BRAC EPL Stock Brokerage at a city hotel.

About the current political climate, Khosru emphasised that the nation is moving towards the 12 February election. "After 16 to 18 years, people will finally have the chance to form a government through their votes, a government that will be compelled to remain accountable to the people."

He said global fund ...