Finance Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury announced that the government will move away from borrowing through money printing and local bank loans, citing the economic damage caused by such practices. Speaking at a pre-budget discussion organized by the Ministry of Finance on Saturday, he said this policy had raised interest rates and crowded out the private sector, undermining sustainable growth.
He emphasized a policy framework that avoids inflationary pressure from excess money supply and supports entrepreneurs. The minister said the government aims to democratize the economy to ensure inclusive growth, highlighting initiatives such as the ‘Family Card’ program to empower women financially. He also stressed strengthening primary healthcare to reduce personal medical costs and identified small and medium enterprises as the main drivers of employment and growth.
Chowdhury pointed to challenges in the banking sector, currency depreciation, and high inflation, while reaffirming efforts to raise the tax-to-GDP ratio. He also underscored investment in education, skills, and renewable energy to harness demographic advantages and ensure energy security.
স্টাফ রিপোর্টার প্রকাশ : ২৫ এপ্রিল ২০২৬, ১৯: ৫৯আপডেট : ২৫ এপ্রিল ২০২৬, ২০: ০৩ অর্থমন্ত্রী আমির খসরু মাহমুদ চৌধুরী বলেছেন, টাকা ছাপিয়ে স্থানীয় ব্যাংক থেকে ঋণ নিয়ে অর্থনীতির যে ক্ষতি হয়েছে, সেখান থেকে আমাদের বেরিয়ে আসতে হবে। এই জায়গা থেকে আমরা সরবো না।
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