, June 4 -- Bangladesh is facing mounting economic challenges as weak revenue collection, persistent inflation, banking sector fragility and rising energy costs weigh on the economy, the Centre for Policy Dialogue (CPD) said on Thursday.

Presenting the third reading of its Independent Review of Bangladesh's Development (IRBD) FY2025-26 at its office in Dhaka, the think tank said the economy is grappling with a combination of macroeconomic, financial, sectoral and social challenges despite signs of resilience in some areas.

The report, titled "State of the Bangladesh Economy in FY2025-26: Multidimensional Challenges during the Transition Period," was presented by CPD Executive Director Dr. Fahmida Khatun, who said recent developments ref...