When commitments don’t match with actions, the budget becomes methodologically disturbing too.
Allocation of resources to the health sector and proper utilisation of that allocation are crucial for achieving universal health coverage (UHC)
It fails to commit to reforms and address people’s sufferings
The FY 2024-25 budget falls short of assessing the depth of the economically challenging time.
Budget admits we are in a crisis, but offers no direction out of it
Bank defaulters or tax evaders receive a number of amnesty and benefits for whitening black money.
The fundamental challenge facing policymakers in implementing a contractionary budget will be patience
Budget day is turning into our very own Groundhog Day.
Bangladesh still struggles to adequately invest in education and healthcare
These measures are a slap in the face of honest taxpayers who diligently pay taxes on their legitimate income every year.
Poor budget allocation and implementation must be addressed
Government must bring down prices of essentials
The national budget of FY2024-25 is set to be announced at a time when Bangladesh’s economy is going through a difficult phase.
Allocations for health and education must be improved
Due to lack of coordinated and coherent measures, inflation continues to rise, notwithstanding the abolition of the interest rate cap since July 2023.
Inflationary pressure may push some “vulnerable” households below the poverty line.
