Bangladesh’s Interim Government Shrinks Annual Budget for the First Time in History

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There were no grand entrances or ceremonial flair; no performative applause from party loyalists or rows of empty chairs meant to signify political boycotts. Just a quiet room, where Salehuddin Ahmed, the finance adviser of Bangladesh’s interim government, delivered the country’s annual budget. Ahmed delivered his budget for fiscal year (FY) 2025–26 on June 2. […]

Bangladesh’s Interim Government Shrinks Annual Budget for the First Time in History

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The budget speech delivered by Salehuddin Ahmed, the finance adviser of Bangladesh’s interim government, was a stark departure from the pomp and political theater that has often characterized such events in the past. This year, the budget was presented in a quiet room, devoid of the usual fanfare and political posturing. It was a sobering assessment of a country under strain… Source