The Centre for Policy Dialogue (CPD) on Tuesday underscored the need for continuing the reform measures initiated by the interim government, stressing that policy continuity would be crucial for restoring macroeconomic stability and sustaining growth momentum. “The current moment is a critical juncture for policy recalibration, where sustained macroeconomic discipline is essential to ensure stability and inclusive, resilient growth,” said Dr Fahmida Khatun, executive director of CPD. Interest rate adjustments, exchange rate management and prudent public expenditure must complement each other to contain aggregate demand pressures and anchor inflation expectations, she added. Speaking at the event, Mahfuz Anam, editor and publisher of The Daily Star, said the effectiveness of any policy framework ultimately depends on implementation. In many instances, projects initially estimated at Tk 1,000 crore eventually escalate to Tk 1,500–2,000 crore due to delays, he added.

Source: Dhaka Tribune March 04, 2026 12:56 UTC