June 15, 2026
Abdur Rahim Harmachi
bdnews24.com
Trillion-Dollar Tug-of-War
Grand vision: The new government aims to double the economy to $1 trillion by 2034, fueled by a massive Tk 9.38 trillion budget
Economists say the investment trajectory outlined in the budget has never been achieved in Bangladesh’s economic history, raising questions about whether the proposed scale-up is realistically attainable
June 15, 2026
Abdur Rahim Harmachi
bdnews24.com
Trillion-Dollar Tug-of-War
Grand vision: The new government aims to double the economy to $1 trillion by 2034, fueled by a massive Tk 9.38 trillion budget

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Higher foreign borrowing and ambitious revenue targets will be central to financing the government's plans

The finance minister is proposing Bangladesh's largest-ever budget, setting a 6.5% growth target and pledging to bring inflation…

Despite low GDP growth over the past three consecutive years, the government is targeting 6.5 percent growth for the next fiscal…

Ministers promise growth, investment and stability, yet critics say the budget still relies heavily on optimism, tax incentives…