Raising allocations is vital, but not enough to address poverty

When commitments don’t match with actions, the budget becomes methodologically disturbing too.

No matter how tight the budget is, the social safety net sector has to be given its due importance.

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.

The forthcoming FY2024-25 national budget must show that we mean business.

30 percent of total social safety allocations going to the non-poor

The upcoming budget is crucial for shaping the strategic direction that the government will craft to trigger a sustainable recovery.

Allocations for health and education must be improved

Good governance is crucial for overcoming economic challenges

The upcoming budget should adopt a balanced approach to address economic slowdown and inflationary pressure.