Dhaka, June 3 -- After a year of political upheaval and uncertainty, the overarching hope was that the interim government would deliver a fiscal framework capable of riding out the prevailing economic headwinds and setting the country on firmer footing to drive state reforms.

Navigating the weight of public expectations, Finance Advisor Salehuddin appears to have erred on the side of caution by rolling out a conservative Tk 7.90 trillion spending plan for FY26 on Monday.

The proposed budget has garnered mixed reactions from analysts.

While some see the decision not to expand the Annual Development Programme (ADP) as a prudent move, others are wary about its potential ramifications on employment.

A few have also argued that the spendin...