Economic Crisis vs. Political Ambition: Bangladesh at the Crossroads of the FY2026-27 Budget

by Sheikh Mohammad Arif (Dhaka Bureau)

With rising food and energy prices in the global market, the pressure of subsidies on food, electricity, LNG, and agriculture will intensify in the next budget. Added to this is the recommendation of the 9th Pay Commission. Implementing the proposed new pay scale for government employees in its entirety could require an additional BDT 1,06,000 crore.

Source: Pressenza

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