Bangladesh's finance adviser stated the nation's economy has recovered significantly since August, with improvements in foreign reserves and export performance. Salehuddin Ahmed assessed while speaking at an awards ceremony for journalism at the International Mother Language Institute.
The adviser acknowledged past infrastructure spending inefficiencies, noting certain megaprojects consumed substantial funds while delivering limited returns. He stressed that the coming months will prove important for refining governmental structures before the transition to the incoming administration. Ahmed emphasized development must extend beyond economic metrics to encompass education, healthcare and social protection systems.
He encouraged reporters to pursue investigative work and constructive critique while expressing confidence in continued national progress. Despite domestic difficulties, Ahmed noted international institutions maintain favorable views of Bangladesh's trajectory and ongoing reform efforts.
The adviser acknowledged past infrastructure spending inefficiencies, noting certain megaprojects consumed substantial funds while delivering limited returns. He stressed that the coming months will prove important for refining governmental structures before the transition to the incoming administration. Ahmed emphasized development must extend beyond economic metrics to encompass education, healthcare and social protection systems.
He encouraged reporters to pursue investigative work and constructive critique while expressing confidence in continued national progress. Despite domestic difficulties, Ahmed noted international institutions maintain favorable views of Bangladesh's trajectory and ongoing reform efforts.
