Sangsad Bhaban, June 25 -- National Citizens Party (NCP) lawmaker Md. Abul Hasnat on Thursday launched a scathing attack on the proposed national budget in Parliament, questioning its revenue targets, investment climate, inflation projections and the government's commitment to tackling loan defaults and financial crimes.

Speaking during the budget discussion, the MP argued that several key assumptions underpinning the budget were unrealistic and disconnected from the country's economic realities.

Hasnat questions progress of ACC cases against Bashundhara Group

Hasnat questioned the government's revenue target of Tk 695,000 crore for the next fiscal year, noting that the current year's revenue collection was likely to fall significantly...