Finance Minister announces FY25 Bangladesh budget prioritizing employment, foreign currency reserves, and Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank support.

Finance Minister Abul Hassan Mahmood Ali announced that the upcoming Bangladesh budget for FY25 will prioritize employment generation and addressing foreign currency reserve challenges. Economists suggested macroeconomic stability, raising education and health sector allocations, reducing project delays, and minimizing wastage. The minister also mentioned the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank's willingness to provide more financial support to Bangladesh.