Dhaka, May 1 -- Commerce Adviser Sk. Bashir Uddin has said the interim government's key priority is to frame a realistic and justice-oriented national budget for the upcoming fiscal year (FY2025-26), moving away from past expenditure-heavy frameworks.
"Our aim is not to design a budget centred on high spending, but one that is purposeful and grounded in reality," the Adviser said on Wednesday while addressing the 45th Consultative Committee meeting of the National Board of Revenue (NBR), held in the capital ahead of the next budget announcement.
Finance Adviser Dr. Salehuddin Ahmed attended as chief guest, with Executive Chairman of BEZA and BIDA, Chowdhury Ashik Mahmud Bin Harun, as guest of honour.
The meeting was chaired by NBR Chairm...