Finance Adviser Dr Salehuddin Ahmed on Wednesday said the interim government would leave Bangladesh’s economy in a “satisfactory and stable” position for the next elected government. The finance adviser was responding to the queries of reporters after chairing the 5th meeting of the Advisers Council Committee on Government Purchase held on Wednesday at the Cabinet Division Conference Room at Bangladesh Secretariat. When asked whether the government had taken on record levels of debt, the finance adviser said that while borrowings had increased, a substantial amount of external debt had also been repaid. Addressing concerns over contradictory statements about future economic risks, Dr Salehuddin clarified that while the economy is stable, reforms need to be consolidated and carried forward carefully. On power sector reforms, the finance adviser said electricity tariffs are being rationalized rather than increased arbitrarily.

Source: Dhaka Tribune February 03, 2026 14:08 UTC