June 18, 2026
The rating agency says ambitious revenue and 6.5 percent growth targets may be difficult to achieve
Registered businesses and workers face higher taxes, while agriculture, real estate remain difficult to tax
Global shocks cannot justify fiscal backtracking, the economist says
IMF prepares staff visit to Dhaka after government requests a new arrangement to support reforms
The push comes as rising energy costs and foreign currency pressure intensify debate over how to stabilise the economy
He claims of warning allies about Chinese exports flood without trade protections
Frugality is now an obligation, economists warn amid fiscal strain
He says the elected government cannot accept all demands unconditionally