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Economics2h 22m ago

Bangladesh unveiled a $77 billion national budget for fiscal year 2026-27, targeting 6.5% economic growth.

Bangladesh

Who
Bangladesh, Finance Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury, Prime Minister Tareque Rahman, Moody's Ratings
What
Bangladesh unveiled a $77 billion national budget for fiscal year 2026-27, targeting 6.5% economic growth.
When
Fri, 12 Jun 2026 02:44:50 GMT · 2h 22m ago
Where
Bangladesh ·
Why
The budget aims to steer the economy out of a period marked by stubborn inflation, weak investment activity, banking sector stress, and slowing industrial growth.
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Bangladesh's new budget seeks to boost its economy to 6.5% growth and lower inflation, despite a recent downgrade by Moody's, which cited political uncertainty and economic vulnerabilities.

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