Revenue deficit may be Tk 820b in current financial year: CPD

Considering the circumstances, CPD has advised to set three main objectives in preparing the next budget. First, to restore macroeconomic stability and protect disadvantaged populations; Secondly, to take initiative to increase revenue collection so that dependence on banks is reduced and it becomes possible to meet necessary expenditure from revenue income; And third, to prioritize […]

Health and education sectors neglected in revised ADP: Concern over declining allocation

Allocations to health and education sectors in the Annual Development Program (ADP) in Bangladesh are relatively low. However, experts say the increase in allocation to both these sectors would be considered an investment in the country's future. Like developed countries, many developing countries allocate more funds to these two sectors. Prothom Alo recently ran a […]