The former central bank governor expresses concern about the government's foreign borrowing target

From banking reform to LDC graduation, he outlines the economic priorities he believes can shape a smoother transition

With inflation still biting, revenues lagging and borrowing pressures rising, the new fiscal plan is expected to test how far policy can stretch before economic constraints push…

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

The government has proposed borrowing nearly Tk 1.56 trillion in foreign loans in the next fiscal year, which is 2.28 percent of GDP

The former central bank governor expresses concern about the government's foreign borrowing target

Ministers promise growth, investment and stability, yet critics say the budget still relies heavily on optimism, tax incentives and future reforms rather than clear solutions to…

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…