July 27, 2026
The NBR has been assigned a revenue collection target of Tk 6.04 trillion, but RAPID expects a shortfall of at least Tk 1 trillion, says its Chairman MA Razzaque
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 tax authority must secure Tk 880 billion monthly, nearly triple its current average
Early mill closures reduce stockpiles, supporting domestic sugar prices
Imports also drop but minimally with total imports down only 0.1% to C$66.14 billion
While Trump says tariff revenues to 'skyrocket,' CBO lowers estimate of impact on deficits
Generational tensions rise as crisis over unsustainable debt deepens
The deficit for July was up 19%, or $47 billion, from July 2024
