Dhaka, May 14 -- Finance Adviser Dr Salehuddin Ahmed has stated that the upcoming national budget for the fiscal year 2025-26 will not rely on extensive bank borrowing or money printing. Instead, the government will pursue a prudent fiscal policy, focusing on realistic planning and moderate spending.
Speaking to reporters on Tuesday following a meeting of the Advisory Council Committee on Government Purchase at the Secretariat, which he chaired, the Adviser said, "We will not leave a large gap or deficit in implementing the budget. The Annual Development Plan (ADP) for FY26 will be grounded in realism."
He added, "The budget will be implemented sensibly, not with a significant deficit. We will execute development projects based on practic...