, May 2 -- Dr. Fahmida Khatun, Executive Director of the Centre for Policy Dialogue (CPD), on Saturday warned that the government's practice of borrowing from the central bank to meet budget deficits is 'suicidal' for the national economy.

Such borrowing fuels inflation and severely erodes the purchasing power of general public, she said at a shadow parliamentary debate organised by Debate for Democracy at the Bangladesh Film Development Corporation (FDC).

She urged the government to prioritise international sources instead of banking channels to mitigate deficit pressures.

Addressing the upcoming FY 2026-27 budget, Dr. Fahmida advocated for a 'cost-effective' budget with clear policy directions.

She called for a transition from whole...