Three leading economists have laid bare the risks and missed opportunities in Bangladesh's latest national budget
June 25, 2026
News Desk
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East West University (EWU) has hosted a seminar on the national budget, bringing together three of the country's top economists to assess its impact on citizens, businesses, and the broader economy.
The event, titled "National Budget 2026-27: Priorities and Perspectives", was held on Jun 25, 2026 at the university's Aftabnagar campus in Dhaka.
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