To secure the next phase of development, Bangladesh needs coordinated fiscal and monetary policy -- anchored by a strong, disciplined banking system and a transparent, development-oriented capital market. If we consider our present position, we are at a stage where fiscal policy continues to prioritize infrastructure and social spending. Beyond these, our banking sector has been grappling with multiple structural weaknesses for a considerable period of time. A disciplined banking sector improves credit allocation at the firm level while strengthening financial stability at the national level. Coordinated fiscal and monetary policy -- supported by disciplined banking and strong capital markets -- is not a theoretical framework.

Source: Dhaka Tribune February 19, 2026 08:38 UTC