The NBR has been assigned a revenue collection target of Tk 6.04 trillion, but RAPID expects a shortfall of at least Tk 1 trillion, says its Chairman MA Razzaque
June 18, 2026
Staff Correspondent
bdnews24.com
The actual budget deficit may rise to nearly Tk 4 trillion if the BNP government's proposed budget for the fiscal year 2026–27 is fully implemented, says private research organisation Research and Policy Integration for Development (RAPID).
The observation was presented on Thursday morning at the CIRDAP auditorium, where RAPID organised a discussion on the newly announced national budget.
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