Budget

Budget

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More money for health is welcome: The hard part starts after the budget

The effectiveness of this investment will ultimately depend on how strategically and efficiently the resources are utilised to strengthen healthcare delivery, improve access and quality, and build...

Speakers address a discussion titled “Tax Justice in the National Budget: Observations on Fiscal Proposals for FY2026-27” at the BRAC Centre in Dhaka on 25 June 2026. Photo: Collected

Relying on VAT puts 'unfair pressure' on low-income earners: Experts

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Budget FY27: Growth aspirations outpace implementation readiness

Hafiz Uddin Ahmad. Photo: Courtesy

Speaker urges MPs to use Budget Helpdesk for better budget scrutiny

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Proposed budget ambitious, pro-poor and visionary: Law minister tells parliament

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State keeps spending, but accountability loop never closes

Budget lays foundation for stronger investment climate, says Bezia

Budget lays foundation for stronger investment climate, says Bezia

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Budget proposes massive cuts to tax appeal deposits to ease burden on businesses

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A budget that talks reform but walks protection

Debapriya Bhattacharya, a distinguished fellow of the Centre for Policy Dialogue and convener of Citizen's Platform for SDGs. FIle photo: Screengrab from video

Middle class to remain under pressure despite tax relief measures: Debapriya

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Budget FY27: A trillion-dollar dream needs a smarter industrial policy

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Clear roadmap needed to ensure effective use of health budget: Experts

The budget has a risk of making a benefit-dependent society, not a welfare state

The budget has a risk of making a benefit-dependent society, not a welfare state