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Country now turning around with govt efforts: Dr Salehuddin
Finance Adviser Dr Salehuddin Ahmed today said that although the country was on the brink of falling into a ditch during the previous regime, but it is now turning around thanks to the governments efforts and the support from the concerned, reports BSS. We had not assumed power rather took...
“We’re working to overcome economic challenges and restore stability”
While there is definitely added pressure, with responsibility comes a sense of fulfillment, though it also involves some mistakes and setbacks, which we continue to navigate. Especially during this challenging period for the country, we are doing our best to manage the responsibilities weve...
Resolving inflation fully before an elected govt is difficult
Finance Adviser Salehuddin Ahmed has cited extortion as a major reason for the interim governments failure to curb high inflation. He said apart from previous extortionists, those who are trying to secure positions in politics, are also engaged in extortion. Extortionists at the local level are...
Donor organizations positive in financial assistance
Finance adviser Dr Salehuddin Ahmed has called on the banks to stand by their customers in their happiness and sorrow, rather just collecting the installments. He made the call while addressing a conference with Karmasangsthan Bank officials at Bidyut Bhaban on Sunday. The adviser said that...
South Korean special envoy to visit Bangladesh Jan 22-23
Special Envoy of the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Korea Ambassador Lee Jeongkyu will pay a goodwill visit to Bangladesh on January 22-23 to explore ways to expand bilateral relations between the two countries. Lee Jeongkyu will have courtesy meetings with Finance Adviser Dr...
A “controlled” budget to be proposed in next FY
The interim government plans to present a controlled budget due to resource constraints and economic crisis. Sources confirmed that the upcoming budget (2025-26) will not be increased much to restore normalcy in the macro economy. A source in the Finance Division said that allocation in the...
‘Market players and regulators responsible for stock market instability’
Finance Adviser Salehuddin Ahmed said market players and regulators are responsible for the instability of the stock markets. He made the observation while inaugurating the 6th edition of Banking Almanac at the CIRDAP International Conference Centre in the capital on Saturday morning. BBS...
Govt trying to keep prices of essentials tolerable till Ramadan: Dr. Salehuddin
Finance Adviser Dr. Salehuddin Ahmed has said that the government is working to keep the prices of essential commodities within tolerable level in the market until the Holy Ramadan, reports UNB. Were trying to ensure that the prices in the market remain tolerable. But its a tough job. The nature...
‘Incentives for businessmen will be reduced in next budget’
Finance adviser Dr Salehuddin Ahmed said in next fiscal years (2025-26) budget the incentives for businessmen will be reduced. He made the remark at annual meeting of International Business Forum of Bangladesh (IBFB) on Sunday at an ostentatious hotel at Gulshan. He said: Businessmen have to...
There will be comfort in prices of essentials during Ramadan: Dr Salehuddin
Finance Adviser Dr Salehuddin Ahmed on Wednesday said that there would be comfort in the prices of essentials during the ensuing holy month of Ramadan, reports BSS. Dr Salehuddin was responding to the queries of reporters after chairing two separate meetings on the Advisers Council Committee on...
Running business is difficult now: Speakers
Businessmen said they are going through hardship as there is a chaos in the banking sector of the country and the law and order situation has not fully restored. The business leaders made the remarks on Saturday at a trade conference titled Private sector outlook: Expectations and Priorities...
‘15-year corruption not possible to remove in 3-4 months’
Finance Adviser Salehuddin Ahmed has categorically said that the countrys 15 years of corruption and irregularities cannot be eliminated in only three or four months. However, stability has started to return to the economy which was beginning to deteriorate, he said while addressing a programme...
Salehuddin calls for inclusive public financial management reform
Finance Adviser Dr Salehuddin Ahmed has emphasised the need for a triangular approach to Public Financial Management (PFM), integrating the efforts of the public, private, and citizen sectors to ensure efficient, transparent, and accountable financial services, reports The Business Standard. In...