June 04, 2026
A major bilateral deal commits Bangladesh to billions of dollars in future US purchases
Finance minister says economy under strain from global shocks and legacy debts
He says the elected government cannot accept all demands unconditionally
The economy has faced a new external shock following the outbreak of the Iran war on Feb 28
The finance minister says the interim government's 18-month tenure was not significantly better than the ousted Awami League regime in terms of economic indicators
He warns that "a lot of banks are practically bankrupt" without urgent recovery
Doctors advice the finance minister to rest
He says employment will top priorities in the next national budget
