June 19, 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 is working to reduce waste in government expenditure, reduce non-priority spending and ensure thriftiness in administrative outlay, he says
"The lack of details especially on freedom of shipping is a concern but not one that should constrain markets today,” one analyst says
Consumers report no relief as green chillies, eggs, lentils, and broiler chickens heat up
The BNP government’s first post-budget briefing seeks to reassure businesses and households alike, but many of the biggest questions remains unanswered
Strong public expectations collided with a fragile economy, creating difficult trade-offs, the economist says
Welfare expands and investors gain incentives, but households still face tough questions on prices, taxes and jobs
It says several targets including revenue collection should have been “more realistic”
