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Budget approved, now comes the real test
Parliament has approved Bangladeshs record Tk9.38 lakh crore budget for FY27, the first presented by Finance Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury. It is 19% larger than the original Tk7.90 lakh crore budget for the outgoing fiscal year. It received final approval on Tuesday after two days of...
Bangla QR implementation gets boost through first meeting
The first meeting of the newly formed steering committee for the nationwide implementation of Bangla QR was held on Monday, marking a significant step toward accelerating Bangladeshs transition to a digital economy. The meeting, chaired by Bangladesh Bank Governor and steering committee convener...
Major questions over implementation capacity of ambitious budget
The debate that has emerged within economic circles over the proposed large-scale budget primarily centres on its implementation capacity and sources of financing. While the budget appears ambitious on paper, the gap between its targets and the actual capacity of the economy is evident. The...
Project implementation and relief office turn into corruption hub
Project Implementation Officer (PIO) and District Relief and Rehabilitation Officer (DRRO) offices have turned into havens for mismanagement and corruption. These offices serve as hubs for embezzling millions through commission trades, falsified billing for incomplete work, and fraudulent...