Budget 2019-20

Govt’s bank borrowing to soar 77pc

The government may bump up bank borrowing by as much as 77.32 percent to Tk 54,800 crore for financing the budget deficit in fiscal 2019-20 as it looks to reduce overdependence on saving instruments.

Less ambitious, more realistic

In a break from the past, Finance Minister AHM Mustafa Kamal will set a more realistic revenue income target in his maiden budget, but may shy away from undertaking some much-needed economic reforms.

Next budget to be more people-friendly: Mustafa Kamal

Finance Minister AHM Mustafa Kamal has said the next budget for the fiscal 2019-20 would be more people-friendly through ensuring smooth implementation of the development projects.

Budget FY2019-20 / Rethinking tobacco tax and price measures

Tobacco use is a major public health concern in Bangladesh and all over the world. It is regarded as a leading cause of more than 30 fatal diseases in Bangladesh including oral and lung cancer

June 12, 2019
June 12, 2019

Less ambitious, more realistic

In a break from the past, Finance Minister AHM Mustafa Kamal will set a more realistic revenue income target in his maiden budget, but may shy away from undertaking some much-needed economic reforms.

June 12, 2019
June 12, 2019

Govt’s bank borrowing to soar 77pc

The government may bump up bank borrowing by as much as 77.32 percent to Tk 54,800 crore for financing the budget deficit in fiscal 2019-20 as it looks to reduce overdependence on saving instruments.

May 8, 2019
May 8, 2019

Next budget to be more people-friendly: Mustafa Kamal

Finance Minister AHM Mustafa Kamal has said the next budget for the fiscal 2019-20 would be more people-friendly through ensuring smooth implementation of the development projects.

April 3, 2019
April 3, 2019

Rethinking tobacco tax and price measures

Tobacco use is a major public health concern in Bangladesh and all over the world. It is regarded as a leading cause of more than 30 fatal diseases in Bangladesh including oral and lung cancer

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