Bangladesh, June 22 -- The Centre for Policy Dialogue (CPD) has cautioned that the government's ambitious budget for fiscal year 2026-27 may prove difficult to implement, citing persistent structural weaknesses, revenue constraints and concerns over institutional capacity.

Speaking at the "CPD Budget Dialogue 2026" in Dhaka on Sunday, the think tank said the budget reflects a greater emphasis on inclusiveness and human development, but warned that several of its key macroeconomic assumptions appear optimistic in light of recent economic performance.

Presenting the Independent Review of Bangladesh's Development (IRBD), a team led by economists Dr Fahmida Khatun, Professor Mustafizur Rahman and Dr Khondaker Golam Moazzem questioned the f...