Bangladesh, Oct. 22 -- Prime Minister's Adviser on Finance and Planning Dr Rashed Al Mahmud Titumir yesterday said that the government inherited a fragile economy, and Bangladesh is currently going through a critical period of economic transition.

"As a result, low- and middle-income people are facing considerable pressure," he said at an exchange of views with journalists at the Rajbari Poura Milonayatan on Wednesday afternoon.

He said economic weakness had also affected investment and increased unemployment.

The government had outlined its reform plans in its election manifesto, with restoring discipline in the banking sector among its key priorities.

On revenue collection, Titumir said revenue had fallen to a very low level under ...