Bangladesh, June 12 -- Speaking after the budget was presented in Parliament on Thursday, eminent economist and Distinguished Fellow Dr Debapriya Bhattacharya said the budget's ultimate success would depend on the government's ability to implement it effectively while maintaining the momentum of ongoing reforms.

He noted that the budget relies heavily on foreign borrowing and includes substantial lump-sum allocations across several sectors, which could pose challenges to fiscal discipline in the coming years.

According to him, ensuring efficient implementation and accountability will be the key test for the government.

Bangladesh Bank Governor Dr Ahsan H. Mansur emphasised the need to restore confidence and discipline in the banking s...