Anyone trying to obstruct the government-adopted deregulation agenda would face tough action as the new administration is bent on simplifying business regulations and improving the investment climate, says the finance minister. "If anybody obstructs the deregulation process, he or she will b
Finance Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury on Sunday said the government will overhaul its public finance architecture to fund the proposed budget for fiscal year 2026-27 while minimising the debt burden on the economy. “We cannot keep looking towards the World Bank, International Monetar
Centre for Policy Dialogue (CPD) on Sunday said the national budget for FY2026-27 reflects a clear philosophy of economic recovery through human development, but its ambitious macroeconomic targets rest on shaky ground and the fiscal framework is unlikely to hold as proposed. CPD Executive Directo
Economists, business leaders and academics have questioned the realism of the proposed budget's revenue targets and growth assumptions, warning that stronger institutions, accountability and implementation capacity will be critical to achieving its objectives. They also questioned whether increase
Bangladesh is expecting roughly US$3.0 billion in development support and grants from China during Prime Minister Tarique Rahman's upcoming visit starting June 23. Mr Rahman will be on China tour on June 23-26 attending the World Economic Forum's Summer Davos gathering in Dalian before holding tal
