July 23, 2026
The government is reviewing past spending
It cites inflation control and prudent use of limited public resources
The education sector could receive 15.86 percent of the budget – the second largest outlay – while health could get 11.84 percent, the third largest
A newspaper report alleging purchase irregularities worth millions of taka triggers the move
“Everyone wants corruption to continue—just give me the turn this time,” quips the energy advisor
"Is there any element in the budget geared towards job creation? Jobs require investment. But investment isn’t growing," says Mustafa K Mujeri
BIDA chief says summit aimed to improve global perception, not secure instant investment deals
