Dhaka, Oct. 3 -- Finance Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury has said uncertainty has become the "new normal" in the global economy amid sluggish growth, high borrowing costs and rising trade protectionism.

"Correct and data-driven policymaking is the key to navigating these challenging times," he said.

The minister made the remarks as the chief guest at the closing and prize-giving ceremony of Econthon 2026, a national inter-university economics competition, at United International University (UIU) in Dhaka on Saturday.

The competition was organised by the Junior Economists Forum (JEF) in collaboration with the Department of Economics of UIU.

Khosru said practical solutions and the proper use of data were essential for effective po...