Finance and Planning Advisor Highlights Challenges and Reforms in Bangladesh
Dhaka, Bangladesh – August 11, 2024 – Saleh Uddin Ahmed, an advisor on finance and planning for the Interim Government, has identified controlling law and order and inflation as the primary challenges facing the current administration. He made this statement during a meeting with reporters at the Ministry of Finance Secretariat on Saturday.
Ahmed emphasized the need to address various issues affecting the economy, including a stagnant port system and an underdeveloped banking sector. He stressed the importance of public participation and proactive suggestions to tackle these challenges.
“Some people just flatter without offering solutions,” Ahmed said. “We need proactivity and concrete suggestions to move forward.”
The advisor also addressed concerns regarding the Bangladesh Bank governor’s resignation, stating that a decision on whether to accept it will be made in a meeting tomorrow. He emphasized the importance of following established processes and regulations.
When asked about tackling inflation, Ahmed expressed confidence in the government’s ability to restore economic growth. He attributed the current slowdown to temporary deviations from a previously strong trajectory.
“We need to ensure equality and fairness in the distribution of benefits from development,” Ahmed concluded. “We will work to increase people’s income and reduce inflation.”