Dhaka, Aug. 18 -- Despite a rebound in economic activities and largely restored macroeconomic stability, Bangladesh faces mounting pressures of persistent inflation and fiscal slippages, revealed the latest publication of the General Economics Division (GED).

The August issue of the "Monthly Economic Update and Outlook," released by the GED of the Planning Commission on Sunday, also warned that the persistent challenges, such as youth unemployment, regional disparities, elevated multi-dimensional poverty, and climate vulnerability, would pose risks to long-term stability.

The GED report urged expediting reform initiatives to rebuild trust and confidence, noting that the success of many reforms depend on political will and institutional ...