Former finance advisor Salehuddin says the NBR’s Tk 7 trillion target is “ambitious”
June 27, 2026
News Desk
bdnews24.com
Independent University, Bangladesh (IUB) has hosted a seminar on the national budget, focusing on resource mobilisation, prioritisation and implementation challenges.
The Department of Economics under the School of Business and Entrepreneurship organised the seminar, titled “Budget Talk 2026-27”, at the IUB Auditorium on Thursday, the university said in a media statement.
Three leading economists have laid bare the risks and missed opportunities in Bangladesh's latest national budget
Experts assess whether the budget can deliver growth, investment and economic stability
The budget projects GDP (gross domestic product) growth of 6.5 percent and inflation of 7.5 percent for 2026-27 fiscal year. Both…
Reliance on borrowing to meet the budget deficit may not be favourable for the recovery of the banking sector, he says
From banking reform to LDC graduation, he outlines the economic priorities he believes can shape a smoother transition
The think tank warns missing revenue targets will force government to borrow from banks, pushing up inflation
