fiscal deficit Bangladesh

Bangladesh lags behind LDC-graduating peers in public spending and revenue mobilisation efforts

Bangladesh’s fiscal deficit is projected to remain above 4 percent of GDP through 2026, as revenue growth continues to fall short of expanding public expenditure.

Managing the politics of budget-making

The main focus of the FY24 budget must be on economic stabilisation.

May 11, 2025
May 11, 2025

Bangladesh lags behind LDC-graduating peers in public spending and revenue mobilisation efforts

Bangladesh’s fiscal deficit is projected to remain above 4 percent of GDP through 2026, as revenue growth continues to fall short of expanding public expenditure.

March 28, 2023
March 28, 2023

Managing the politics of budget-making

The main focus of the FY24 budget must be on economic stabilisation.