Noting that 75% of the budget was implemented in the last fiscal year, they say the budget for FY22 lacks...

This budget does not say anything about the backward population and the informal sector, he says

Economists urge the government to refrain from excessive bank borrowing to meet deficit

At Tk603,681 crore, this budget is 6.28% or Tk35,681 crore higher than the budget of the current fiscal...

The transparency and accountability of Bangladesh’s Covid-19 stimulus plan will be key to its successful...

Experts recommend focusing on health sector for economic recovery

The majority of the new poor are to be found in the urban areas, says a study

Referring to a survey that found Bangladesh has 24.5 million new poor this year, he said the government...

At present, the gap is 7.5 per cent on average

Bangladesh has to bring massive reforms to its revenue laws, administration, and tax structures, to increase...

Budget allocation in last 10 years is significantly low for the plain land Adivasis

Finance Minister AHM Mustafa Kamal is likely to place the proposed national budget

The government spent Tk5,610 crore less than what it should have in the July-October period

CPD emphasised reform in the financial sector, agriculture price regulation and public expenditure...