bangladesh budget FY2025-26

Budget leaves regressive tax system unchanged

The national budget for the coming year shows no clear shift in tax policy, as the system continues to depend heavily on indirect and trade taxes, according to economist Zaidi Sattar.

Health and education sectors need greater budgetary attention

Proposed budget for FY2025-26 does not reflect government’s stated priorities

A transitional budget for troubled times

Govt signals people-centric priorities but faces tough trade-offs

June 24, 2025
June 24, 2025

Budget leaves regressive tax system unchanged

The national budget for the coming year shows no clear shift in tax policy, as the system continues to depend heavily on indirect and trade taxes, according to economist Zaidi Sattar.

June 3, 2025
June 3, 2025

Health and education sectors need greater budgetary attention

Proposed budget for FY2025-26 does not reflect government’s stated priorities

June 3, 2025
June 3, 2025

A transitional budget for troubled times

Govt signals people-centric priorities but faces tough trade-offs