Dhaka Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DCCI) President, Taskin Ahmed, has warned that Bangladesh’s economy is under mounting pressure due to high interest rates, bureaucratic bottlenecks, and weak policy frameworks. He noted that private sector credit growth has slowed to historically low levels, signalling potential stagnation in business expansion. Ahmed shared these insights during a […]

The forthcoming national budget for the 2026–27 fiscal year faces a complex array of challenges, according to the Centre for Policy Dialogue (CPD). Rising inflation, significant shortfalls in revenue collection, sluggish investment, and delays in development project implementation are expected to exert considerable pressure on the government’s fiscal and economic management. Experts emphasise that addressing […]