Fitch: Bangladesh tensions highlight substantial political risk


HONG KONG: Renewed political tensions and violence in Bangladesh in the first week of January may negatively affect foreign investor confidence, raising risks to growth over the long term, says Fitch Ratings.

If violence were to persist and directly disrupt economic activity, especially by inflicting long-term harm to the key ready-made garment (RMG) sector, this would be credit negative.

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