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Bangladesh economy hit hard by transport blockade: business chief
Published Sun, Jan 11, 2015 · 09:50 PM
Dhaka
A ROLLING transport blockade organised by the opposition is taking a huge toll on Bangladesh's economy, with the vital garment industry hit particularly hard, a business leader warned on Sunday.
Opposition leader Khaleda Zia called for the open-ended blockade of roads, railways and waterways after she was confined to her office by police on Jan 3 while trying to mobilise anti-government protests.
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