Bangladesh, May 14 -- In today's global economy, achieving growth alone is no longer enough to maintain a competitive position. What is equally important is an efficient logistics system, technology-driven administration, and effective digital governance. Bangladesh is now at a stage where the coordination between infrastructure development and digital transformation will determine the country's future economic direction. Therefore, the budget for the fiscal year 2026-27 should not be treated merely as a statement of income and expenditure; rather, it should serve as a strategic roadmap for enhancing the country's competitiveness.

Bangladesh's national budget is being prepared at a time when the economy is facing high inflation, pressur...