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Sep 2024
17m 35s

What's next for Bangladesh's economy?

Bbc World Service
About this episode

After protests and political turmoil, we look at the challenges facing the new interim government.

We'll hear from the biggest suppliers to global fast fashion brands and talk to students about their hopes and anxieties.

Plus we have an exclusive interview with the country’s new central bank governor.

Presenter: Nikhil Inamdar Producer: Jaltson Akkanath Chummar

(Image: A garment worker at a sewing machine in Bangladesh)

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