ASIA WATCH: Bangladesh's only local beer survives in shadows of alcohol restrictions

In a country where alcohol remains heavily restricted, a locally brewed beer has endured for years despite past opposition from Islamist groups and limits on advertising.Known as Hunter Beer, the government-approved lager is produced in Bangladesh and sold only at a limited number of licensed venues.The beer has been manufactured since 2009 by Crown Beverage, a private company based in Dhaka. It is distributed to around 200 government-approved locations, including bars and restaurants in high-end hotels.Company executive Rafiqul Islam declined to disclose sales figures, but said the company…READ FULL ARTICLE