Planning Adviser Dr Wahiduddin Mahmud -File PhotoDHAKA, Jan 28, 2026 (BSS) - Planning Adviser Dr Wahiduddin Mahmud today said that although Bangladesh’s economy has made a turnaround, but major structural challenges still lie ahead. The Planning Adviser made the remarks while addressing a seminar titled “Economic Stability and Challenges for the Next Government” and the “ERF Scholarship-2026 Award Ceremony”, as the chief guest organised by the Economic Reporters’ Forum (ERF) in the capital. Dr Mahmud said imports of industrial raw materials have increased, export growth has been maintained, while the external sector remains stable. The Planning Adviser warned that it would take a long time to recover from the damage caused by money laundering and mismanagement in the banking sector. Despite various limitations, the Planning Adviser said the government is working to stabilise the economy and implement necessary reforms, the outcomes of which will become clearer in the future.

Source: Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha January 28, 2026 11:24 UTC