Dr. Salehuddin Ahmed, Economic Adviser to the government, has expressed concern over increasing public criticism. "Many call us incompetent—that’s fine. Criticism is a part of democracy. But such statements damage our image internationally and create negative impressions," he said.

He added, "There’s been talk of various tax exemptions. Once the budget is released, we’ll face tough questions. It’s not easy to determine what’s socially or publicly acceptable. Still, the IMF couldn’t impose everything they wanted—we’ve reached a workable solution."

Banking expert Masrur Arefin noted, "While there haven’t been major breakthroughs in the past nine months, we’ve succeeded in stopping widespread irregularities and money laundering in the banking sector. That itself is a significant achievement. However, political uncertainty is again on the rise."