Dhaka June 27, 2025, 11:36 pm
Speakers at post-budget press conference
UN Resident Coordinator Gwyn Lewis reaffirms unwavering solidarity with Bangladesh’s reform and transition process
Continued stability in foreign currency exchange rate, and favourable global conditions to help improve inflation scenario
UN remain hopeful that increased funding will soon allow us to restore and expand the vital services that so many children depend upon
Thanks to the rebound, last fiscal year's export earnings have been surpassed in just 11 months
The adviser made the statement while responding to a question at the post budget press conference held at Osmani Memorial Auditorium
The budget contains a number of isolated measures but lacks a cohesive strategy and comprehensive reform agenda to stimulate trade and investment, says Masrur Reaz
The development projects included in the new budget are largely carryovers from the previous government, he says
"FY26 budget aims to improve living standards"
Fouzul Kabir says proposed budget aims for disciplined governance and rational energy pricing
This provision goes against the very spirit of July, CPD reiterates
True measure of this budget lies in how its proposed tax structure, expenditure allocation, and development priorities contribute to equitable distribution and investment revival
TIB Executive Director Iftekharuzzaman, in his instant reaction, termed the decision as unethical, discriminatory and a violation of the constitution
He has identified major challenges such as inflation, employment crisis, stagnant investment, and inequality — and has pledged to address them
Dhaka Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DCCI) President Taskeen Ahmed said this in his initial reaction on Monday
Finance Adviser Salehuddin Ahmed presented the budget of Tk 7.90 trillion, proposing the new revenue target during his televised budget speech on Monday
On Monday (June 2) at 3:00 PM, the Economic Adviser made this proposal while presenting the budget speech for the fiscal year 2025–26 before the nation
The upcoming budget is expected to propose reductions in source tax, import duties, and VAT on several products
Different initiatives taken by the interim government have managed to ease point-to-point inflation from 10.89 percent in December, 2024 to 9.17 percent in April, Salehuddin noted
Finance Adviser Dr Salehuddin Ahmed in his FY26 national budget speech on Monday said the GDP growth rate may be slightly lower due to the fight against inflation
