He warns that the government's spending plans could deepen reliance on borrowing
Shameem Patwary criticizes Bangladesh's proposed Tk 9.38 trillion budget as unachievable with Tk 2.5 trillion deficit requiring debt. Unchecked inflation and wage increases will squeeze private-sector margins and IT investment capacity across South Asia.
June 11, 2026
Staff Correspondent
bdnews24.com
Jatiya Party Secretary General Shameem Haider Patwary has raised doubts over the realism of the proposed budget for the new fiscal year.
Meanwhile, Communist Party of Bangladesh (CPB) President Kazi Sajjad Zahir Chandan said implementing this budget, which he claims serves the interests of the wealthy, will be difficult.
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