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DCCI calls budget positive, investment-friendly
DCCI calls budget positive, investment-friendly

DCCI calls budget positive, investment-friendly

The Dhaka Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DCCI) has termed the proposed national budget for the 2026-27 fiscal year as business and investment-friendly overall. However, the chamber noted that the budget's real success will depend on achieving high revenue targets and ensuring effective implementation of announced reforms.

Debt-dependent budget poses challenge to fiscal discipline: Dr Debapriya Bhattacharya
Debt-dependent budget poses challenge to fiscal discipline: Dr Debapriya Bhattacharya

Debt-dependent budget poses challenge to fiscal discipline: Dr Debapriya Bhattacharya

The budget's heavy reliance on foreign debt and large lump-sum allocations across various sectors could pose challenges to fiscal discipline in the future, eminent economist Dr Debapriya Bhattacharya has said. He made the remarks while speaking to reporters after coming out of the budget session in the National Parliament on Thursday afternoon, June 11.

ASK expresses concern over 'push-in' at border
ASK expresses concern over 'push-in' at border

ASK expresses concern over 'push-in' at border

Ain o Salish Kendra (ASK) has expressed deep concern over the recent forcible 'push-in' of many people, including women, children and the elderly, along the Bangladesh-India border. In a press release on Thursday, June 11, the rights organisation urged both countries to find a humane resolution to the issue.

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