The event was jointly organized by UNICEF and The Daily Star, with support from the European Union. Addressing the economic situation, Professor Titumir noted that the government inherited a fragile economy riddled with numerous problems, which have been further intensified by recent global crises. To ensure the reliability of economic data, the Adviser announced that a separate committee has been formed to verify GDP and other statistics. He emphasized that digitalizing revenue collection and ensuring transparency and accountability in budget implementation are currently the government's top priorities. UNICEF Social Policy and Economic Specialist Md.

Source: Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha April 12, 2026 20:05 UTC