Dhaka, June 16 -- Israel conflict is heightening economic uncertainty for Bangladesh, prompting economists and analysts to urge immediate preparedness for its potential impacts.

"A sustained escalation in the Middle East could trigger a cascade of challenges, primarily driven by surging global oil prices, disrupted trade routes, and potential impacts on remittance inflows, threatening Bangladesh's economic stability and growth trajectory," said Dr Selim Raihan, Professor of Economics at the University of Dhaka and Executive Director of the South Asian Network on Economic Modeling (SANEM).

Talking to UNB, Dr Raihan said Bangladesh, as an increasingly export-oriented economy, is heavily reliant on smooth international trade and stable ene...