Dhaka, May 15 -- A roadmap on deregulation of the economy and liberalisation of trade and investment forms focal policy features in the national budget the new government prepares to present in parliament, sources say.

Deregulation and liberalisation both are election pledges of the government of the Bangladesh Nationalists Party (BNP) that came to power through an election in February.

Deregulation of the economy leads to reduction in or elimination of government rules and oversight on industries, aimed at fostering competition, lowering operational costs, and boosting economic growth.

This unclasping of controls means lifting barriers to entry, allowing firms to operate more freely, theoretically lowering consumer prices, and promoti...