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Mahedi Hasan Murad

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Bangladesh sees surplus of sacrificial animals this year
Bangladesh sees surplus of sacrificial animals this year
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Bangladesh sees surplus of sacrificial animals this year

Amid ongoing political instability in the country, the Indian government has suspended cattle exports to Bangladesh. In anticipation of such challenges, the Bangladeshi government has, over the past decade, paid special attention to the livestock sector and implemented various development projects. As a result, small and medium-scale farmers have emerged across the country, while large-scale investors have poured in hundreds of crores of taka into the industry. Bangladesh is gradually becoming self-sufficient in livestock production.

This year’s budget comes in different form and environment
budget 2025-26
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This year’s budget comes in different form and environment

The national budget for the 2025–26 fiscal year is set to be announced in a different form and under a different set of circumstances. This year’s budget stands out for two key reasons. First, for the first time in the country's history, the budget will be smaller than that of the previous year. Second, due to the absence of an active parliament, the budget will be announced by Finance Adviser Dr. Salehuddin Ahmed on June 2, reminiscent of the 2007–08 fiscal year when a similar situation occurred. The upcoming budget will place the highest priority on controlling inflation.

No penalty for project revisions; costs, deadlines increase without objections
No penalty for project revisions; costs, deadlines increase without objections
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No penalty for project revisions; costs, deadlines increase without objections

Despite rules for penalties and accountability, the Planning Commission is approving project revisions without imposing any punishment for delays. As a result, implementing agencies are not held responsible, and projects are being revised without objections. Even if budgets aren't increased, deadlines are extended, reducing motivation for timely completion.

Despite initiatives, metrorail online recharge won’t be fully operational
Despite initiatives, metrorail online recharge won’t be fully operational
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Despite initiatives, metrorail online recharge won’t be fully operational

Despite the growing reliance on Metrorail as Dhaka’s most efficient mode of public transport, the long-promised online recharge system remains out of reach for passengers. Commuters continue to face long queues at stations to recharge permanent passes or buy single-trip tickets, with no immediate solution in sight.

Budget implementation rate 24.84% in 5 months
FY 2024-25
Economics

Budget implementation rate 24.84% in 5 months

The ousted Awami League government had proposed a budget of Tk 7.97 trillion for the ongoing FY 2024-25, which remains in effect under the interim government. The budget is primarily divided into two major segments: development budget and non-development (operating) budget. In the first five months (July-November) of the current fiscal year, total expenditures under these two segments stood at Tk 1.97 trillion, marking an implementation rate of 24.84% of the total allocation.

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