Budget Analysis 2024-25
Opinion / A philosophically incorrect, structurally frail budget
When commitments don’t match with actions, the budget becomes methodologically disturbing too.
What can we learn about universal health coverage from global experiences?
Allocation of resources to the health sector and proper utilisation of that allocation are crucial for achieving universal health coverage (UHC)
FY2024-25 budget / What’s in the new budget?
The FY 2024-25 budget falls short of assessing the depth of the economically challenging time.
Another mostly disappointing budget
Budget admits we are in a crisis, but offers no direction out of it
A wrong signal is being sent by offering tax amnesty
Bank defaulters or tax evaders receive a number of amnesty and benefits for whitening black money.
FY25 budget reaction: The direction of the budget is correct
The fundamental challenge facing policymakers in implementing a contractionary budget will be patience
The only budget I care about is one that reduces my bills
Budget day is turning into our very own Groundhog Day.
FY25 budget reaction: Invest more in the new curriculum
Increasing the allocation for education and health remains vital.
Don’t shrink social safety net even during austerity
No matter how tight the budget is, the social safety net sector has to be given its due importance.
For real growth, invest more into education and health
Bangladesh still struggles to adequately invest in education and healthcare
Whitening black money, raising taxes won’t fix our economic ails
These measures are a slap in the face of honest taxpayers who diligently pay taxes on their legitimate income every year.
People are paying through their noses for essential healthcare
Poor budget allocation and implementation must be addressed
Don't turn essential items into unaffordable luxuries
Government must bring down prices of essentials
FY25 budget should focus on the right priorities
The national budget of FY2024-25 is set to be announced at a time when Bangladesh’s economy is going through a difficult phase.
Spending cuts in vital sectors will further hurt people
Allocations for health and education must be improved