Finance Minister Khosru attempts fresh equations for persistent fiscal strains in FY27 budget

Dhaka, June 11 -- Puzzles, Promises and the Purse Massive expansion: The FY2027 budget is set to swell by 19 percent to Tk 9.38 trillion, testing the country's financing capacity to its limits Ambit... Read More

Economic crisis can't be overcome without 'political will,' says Masrur Reaz

Dhaka, June 9 -- Overcoming Bangladesh's current macroeconomic challenges relies largely on the political will of those in power, economist Masrur Reaz says. According to him, progress will only be p... Read More

Economist Zahid Hussain warns pledge-heavy budget risks collapse without execution discipline

Dhaka, June 9 -- The Fiscal Trap: Pledges vs Pockets Realistic targets vital: Zahid Hussain warns an unprecedented Tk 6.95 trillion revenue target risks fiscal strain unless expenditure aligns with a... Read More

Bangladesh sets ambitious Tk 3 trillion development plan, but questions remain over implementation

Dhaka, June 7 -- Key Takeaways Ambitious Fiscal Blueprint: The BNP government has approved a Tk 3 trillion ADP for the 2026-27 fiscal year, marking a 50 percent increase over the current year's revis... Read More

Inflation, weak revenue, global shocks leave little room for Bangladesh's budgetary ambition

Dhaka, May 11 -- Fiscal Crossroads: Budget of Constraints? Survival over expansion: Policymakers must ditch grand projects to keep the economy afloat, economists say, the priority should shift to shi... Read More