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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

They cautioned that, without comprehensive tax reforms, the current approach could widen economic inequality while failing to address persistent revenue shortfalls

Executive Director of Centre for Policy Dialogue Fahmida Khatun speaks during an event on 18 December 2025. Photo: TBS

Weak implementation capacity, unrealistic assumptions could undermine budget objectives: CPD

CPD discusses FY27 budget analysis at its Dhanmondi office. photo: UNB

Fossil fuel bias persists in FY27 budget despite green energy incentives: CPD

CPD Executive Director Fahmida Khatun briefs the media on the think tank's analysis of the FY27 budget at a hotel in Dhaka on 12 June 2026. Photo: Collected

Budget based on unrealistic assumptions, implementation will be challenging: CPD

CPD Research Director Khondaker Golam Moazzem and others at a media briefing held at the CPD office. Photo: TBS

Fossil fuels enjoy tax breaks while renewables face steep fiscal burden: CPD

CPD Executive Director Dr Fahmida Khatun. Photo: UNB

CPD flags widening economic vulnerabilities, calls for review of US tariff deal

Debapriya Bhattacharya. Sketch: TBS

Debapriya calls for investment-driven national budget, clear reform-roadmap

Experts at a roundtable titled “Advancing Energy Sovereignty for Bangladesh Securing a Resilient and Sustainable Future” jointly organised The Business Standard & Centre for Policy Dialogue (CPD) at TBS conference room in Dhaka. Photo: Mehedi Hasan

Experts call for two-year tax holiday, policy overhaul to boost renewable energy

Tariff rationalisation must be top reform priority this year: Fahmida

Tariff rationalisation must be top reform priority this year: Fahmida

CPD calls for tax justice, FDI reform

CPD Research Director Khondaker Golam Moazzem and others at a media briefing held at the CPD office. Photo: TBS

New cenbank governor appointment a 'weak step' by govt: CPD

CPD raises concerns over power overcapacity, pushes for 'no new fossil' fuel policy

Illustration: TBS

Fragile economy, low investment top challenges for new govt: Citizen’s Platform for SDGs