Dhaka, June 11 -- The investment incentive package proposed in the national budget for the 2026-27 fiscal sends a generally positive signal to both local and foreign investors, prominent economist Dr Selim Raihan said today.

Dr. Raihan, Executive Director of the South Asian Network on Economic Modeling (SANEM), noted that the fiscal measures could provide crucial stability at a time when private investment remains sluggish and business confidence is fragile.

"Keeping corporate tax rates unchanged may help reduce policy uncertainty at a time when private investment remains weak, financing costs are high, external sector pressures persist, and business confidence is fragile," Dr. Raihan said while sharing his immediate reactions to the pr...