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ORAWEK Digest — 23 June 2026: Bangladesh's FY27 Budget Under Scrutiny, PM Rahman's China Visit, and Global Markets React to US-Iran Peace Talks

A Comprehensive Analysis of Bangladesh’s Economic Landscape, Geopolitical Shifts, and What They Mean for Business Leaders

Published: Tuesday, 23 June 2026 | Reading Time: 12 minutes | Category: Bangladesh Economy, Global Markets, Business Intelligence

Executive Summary

Bangladesh enters a pivotal week as Prime Minister Tarique Rahman begins a high-stakes four-day visit to China, while economists at home sound alarm bells over the proposed Tk 9.38 lakh crore FY2026-27 budget. The National Board of Revenue (NBR) admits it will fall Tk 88,000 crore short of its FY26 target, raising serious questions about the ambitious Tk 604,000 crore revenue goal for the coming year. Meanwhile, global markets are processing mixed signals from US-Iran peace talks in Switzerland, where Vice President JD Vance reported “good foundation” progress despite ongoing tensions over the Strait of Hormuz. Wall Street closed mixed on Monday, with the Nasdaq shedding 1.32% while the Dow managed a modest gain.

This long-form analysis unpacks the five critical forces shaping Bangladesh’s economic trajectory this week: budget structural strain, the China investment pivot, financial sector fragility, agricultural productivity crisis, and global commodity volatility.

1. The FY27 Budget: Largest Ever, But Built on Shaky Foundations

The Numbers That Matter

On 22 June 2026, economists gathered at the Bengal Institute of Peace and Economic Development for a post-budget review that delivered a sobering verdict on the government’s proposed Tk 9.38 lakh crore budget — the largest in Bangladesh’s history. While the headline figure commands attention, the underlying structure reveals deep vulnerabilities that could undermine Bangladesh’s economic recovery.

Key Budget Metrics:

Total Budget: Tk 9.38 lakh crore (~$76.3 billion)
Development Spending: Tk 3.16 lakh crore (33.7% of total)
Non-Development Expenditure: 66.3% of total outlay
NBR Revenue Growth Target: 43.79% year-over-year
FY27 Deficit: Tk 2.43 lakh crore (3.6% of GDP)
Bank Borrowing: Tk 112,000 crore from the banking system

The Structural Problem

The most troubling statistic is the 66.3% non-development expenditure ratio. This means that for every 100 taka the government spends, only 33.70 taka goes toward infrastructure, education, healthcare, and other productive investments that generate future economic returns. The remaining 66.30 taka services debt, pays salaries, and covers administrative costs — what economists call “consumption spending” rather than “investment spending.”

CPD Additional Director Toufiqul Islam Khan highlighted this persistent gap between revenue targets and economic realities at the 22 June review. “There has to be extraordinary performance in revenue collection,” Khan stated. “There is no alternative to reforms.” His warning carries weight: the NBR has consistently missed revenue targets for years, and FY26 is no exception.

The Revenue Reality Check

The NBR expects to collect Tk 415,000 crore in FY26, falling Tk 88,000 crore short of the original target. July-May collection reached Tk 360,642 crore (10% year-over-year growth), with June receipts taking the total to Tk 389,953 crore. The NBR has formed three task forces to accelerate collection in the final days, but the shortfall is structural, not seasonal.

For FY27, the government has set an even more ambitious target: Tk 604,000 crore from NBR — an 18.2% increase over the revised FY26 target. CPD’s Towfiqul Islam Khan warned there is a real risk of a Tk 100,000 crore shortfall next year as well.

Income Tax Performance (July-May FY26):

Total Income Tax: Tk 121,072 crore (12.5% YoY growth)
VAT from Domestic Sources: Tk 140,168 crore (10% YoY growth)
Customs Duty: Tk 99,402 crore (7.8% YoY growth)

These growth rates, while positive, are nowhere near the 43.79% target required for FY27. AKM Waresul Karim of North South University described the target as a “major implementation challenge” — diplomatic language for “unrealistic.”

Regressive Taxation and Equity Concerns

The budget’s tax structure has drawn criticism for being regressive. Tax whitening provisions — which allow individuals to legalize undeclared income by paying a nominal penalty — undermine the compliance culture the NBR is trying to build. Meanwhile, rising housing costs and inflation (9.42% in May 2026) are squeezing middle-class households, making the tax burden feel heavier even as the government collects less.

Zakir Khan of Change Initiative captured the sentiment bluntly: the budget is “emotionally driven rather than strategically designed.” This critique resonates with business leaders who see the disconnect between ambitious policy announcements and the institutional capacity to execute them.

The Institutional Reform Imperative

The Daily Star’s analysis on 22 June emphasized that budget success hinges on NBR and ACC (Anti-Corruption Commission) reforms. The NBR needs modernization and digital transformation to expand the tax net beyond the current narrow base. Bangladesh’s tax-to-GDP ratio remains below 7% — the lowest in South Asia. The FY27 target of 10.2% revenue-to-GDP is ambitious but achievable only if the NBR can:

Separate its policy and collection roles (currently conflated)
Implement full digital transformation of tax filing and assessment
Expand the taxpayer base beyond the current ~3 million registered taxpayers
Reduce tax evasion through data analytics and cross-border information sharing

Without these reforms, the FY27 budget risks becoming another exercise in wishful thinking — a document that looks impressive on paper but fails to deliver in practice.

2. PM Rahman’s China Visit: The $400 Million Question and the Anwara Economic Zone

The Strategic Context

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman’s four-day visit to China, beginning on 23 June 2026, represents the most significant economic diplomacy event of the quarter. The visit comes at a critical juncture: Bangladesh is navigating LDC graduation (scheduled for November 2026), managing ART (America Reciprocal Tariff) constraints that limit its ability to sign trade deals with non-market economies, and seeking to diversify its foreign direct investment beyond the garment sector.

The Investment Pipeline

BIDA (Bangladesh Investment Development Authority) has approximately $400 million in potential Chinese investments in its pipeline. The sectors targeted are telling:

Electronics and semiconductors
EV batteries and electric vehicle components
Advanced textiles and technical textiles
Logistics and supply chain infrastructure
Medical devices and pharmaceutical equipment
IT-enabled services and software development

This sectoral mix is significant. For decades, Bangladesh’s FDI has been dominated by readymade garments (RMG). Chinese investment in electronics, semiconductors, and EV batteries signals a potential structural shift — if Bangladesh can successfully pivot from labor-intensive manufacturing to technology and advanced manufacturing.

The Anwara Economic Zone

A major investment conference is planned in Beijing during the visit. BIDA and BEZA Executive Chairman Ashik Chowdhury has identified progress on the Chinese Economic and Industrial Zone in Anwara, Chattogram as a key agenda item. This zone, if operationalized, could become a hub for Chinese manufacturing firms seeking to diversify their supply chains away from direct China production — a trend accelerated by US-China trade tensions.

China has also proposed a second specialized economic zone in Mongla, expanding the footprint of Chinese industrial investment in Bangladesh’s southern corridor.

The FDI Context

China ranked as Bangladesh’s second-largest source of net FDI after the Netherlands in 2025. Total net FDI inflows rose 39.36% to $1.77 billion — a significant recovery from the pandemic-era lows. However, this figure remains modest compared to Bangladesh’s potential. Vietnam, by comparison, attracted over $20 billion in FDI in 2025.

The China visit is an opportunity to accelerate this inflow, but success depends on Bangladesh’s ability to offer competitive incentives, reliable infrastructure, and policy stability.

The ART Constraint: Walking a Tightrope

Here’s the tension that every Bangladeshi business leader needs to understand: the America Reciprocal Tariff (ART), imposed in February 2026, gives Bangladesh a 19% base tariff on exports to the US — significantly lower than the ~45% tariff on Chinese goods. However, ART contains a provision that prohibits Bangladesh from signing bilateral trade deals with “non-market economies” (i.e., China) without jeopardizing this preferential rate.

This means every Chinese investment deal, every FTA negotiation, and every infrastructure loan carries a risk: if the US interprets Bangladesh’s deepening China ties as a violation of ART terms, the 19% tariff concession could be revoked. For an economy where the US is the largest RMG export destination (accounting for approximately 20% of total RMG exports), this is existential.

The PM’s challenge this week is to secure Chinese investment without triggering ART retaliation. It’s a diplomatic tightrope with no safety net.

3. Financial Sector Fragility: NBFIs on Life Support, Stock Market in Denial

The Liquidation Order vs. Market Reality

On 22 June 2026, Bangladesh Bank (BB) confirmed its decision to liquidate five non-bank financial institutions (NBFIs). These institutions are among the most distressed in a sector where 20 NBFIs are in critically weak financial health and defaulted loans exceed 90%.

The nine institutions slated for liquidation account for 52% of total NBFI sector defaulted loans (Tk 25,089 crore). Seven have an average net asset value of negative Tk 95 per share — meaning shareholders’ equity has been completely wiped out.

The Liquidation List:

People’s Leasing and Financial Services
Fareast Finance
Phoenix Finance
First Finance
[Additional institutions per BB order]

The Stock Market Paradox

Despite these liquidation orders, shares of these very distressed companies featured among the top gainers on the Dhaka Stock Exchange on 22 June:

People’s Leasing and Financial Services: +8.33% to Tk 1.30
Fareast Finance: +8.33%
Phoenix Finance: +5.4%
First Finance: +4.87%

Four of the top five gainers were struggling NBFIs. This is not rational investing — it’s speculation driven by rumors of potential returns or asset recovery. A senior brokerage official told the Daily Star: “There is no realistic prospect of shareholders getting anything back.”

This behavior reflects a deeper pathology in Bangladesh’s capital markets: the disconnect between regulatory action and investor behavior. When BB orders liquidation, it signals that these institutions are insolvent. Yet retail investors, often acting on rumor and hope rather than fundamentals, continue to buy these shares. This is not investing — it’s gambling.

The Systemic Risk

The NBFI crisis is not isolated. It reflects broader weaknesses in Bangladesh’s financial sector:

Non-Performing Loans (NPL): 30.60% as of December 2025 (down from a peak of 35.73% in September 2025, but still alarmingly high)
Total NPL: Tk 5.45 lakh crore
Sector CRAR (Capital to Risk-Weighted Assets Ratio): Negative 2.9%
Bank Lending Rate: 15-16%

The NBFI liquidation is a necessary step toward financial sector cleanup, but it also carries risks. Depositors in these institutions face potential losses. The liquidation process could take years, tying up capital that could otherwise be deployed productively. And the psychological impact on investor confidence could further depress the DSEX, which already fell 85.71 points (-1.52%) on 22 June to close at 5,554.18.

What Business Leaders Should Watch

Depositor Protection: Will BB establish a depositor protection scheme for NBFI liquidation? If not, retail depositors could lose savings, triggering social unrest.
Asset Recovery: How much of the Tk 25,089 crore in defaulted loans can be recovered? Recovery rates in Bangladeshi liquidations have historically been low.
Sector Consolidation: Will BB force mergers among the remaining 20 weak NBFIs, or will more liquidations follow?
Stock Market Impact: If speculative buying of distressed NBFI shares continues, it could distort the DSEX and mislead investors about market health.

4. The Agricultural Crisis: 95% of Farmers Using Unbalanced Fertilisers

The World Bank’s Alarming Finding

A World Bank report launched on 15 June 2026 delivered a startling statistic: 95% of Bangladeshi farmers use unbalanced combinations of nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium, and sulphur (NPKS). Only 5% apply balanced nutrients according to soil testing recommendations.

The consequences are severe:

Two-thirds of farmers overuse phosphorus
Nearly 90% apply too little sulphur
60% fall short on potassium
Average soil pH: 4.5 (ideal is 6.5)
Organic matter: 0.5% to 1.7% (ideal is 5%)

The Yield Gap

The report quantified the productivity loss from this imbalance. If farmers applied balanced fertilisers based on soil testing, yields could increase dramatically:

Boro Rice: +33%
Aman Rice: +65%
Potatoes: +87%

These are not marginal gains — they are transformational. For a country where agriculture employs approximately 40% of the workforce and contributes 11-12% of GDP, closing this yield gap could add billions of dollars to annual output.

Why Farmers Get It Wrong

The problem is not farmer ignorance — it’s systemic failure. The Department of Agricultural Extension (DAE) has been weak in communicating Bangladesh Agricultural Research Council (BARC) guidelines to farmers at the grassroots level. Soil testing facilities are inadequate. Fertilizer subsidies are often poorly targeted, encouraging overuse of cheap nutrients (like urea) rather than balanced application.

Agriculture Minister Mohammed Amin Ur Rashid acknowledged the severity of the problem at the report launch. The government has set a target to reduce input use by 23% while increasing yields — a goal that requires fundamental reform of extension services, subsidy mechanisms, and farmer education.

The Business Opportunity

For agribusiness entrepreneurs, this crisis presents an opportunity:

Soil Testing Services: There is massive unmet demand for affordable, accessible soil testing. Mobile soil testing labs, digital soil health platforms, and farmer advisory apps could capture this market.
Balanced Fertilizer Blends: Customized NPKS blends based on regional soil data could replace the one-size-fits-all approach currently dominant.
Precision Agriculture: IoT-based soil sensors, drone-based crop monitoring, and AI-driven fertilizer recommendations could leapfrog Bangladesh’s agricultural sector into the digital age.
Organic Matter Solutions: Composting, biochar, and vermicomposting businesses could address the organic matter deficit while creating rural employment.

The World Bank report is a wake-up call. For Bangladesh to achieve food security amid climate change and population growth, the fertilizer imbalance must be corrected. The question is whether the government and private sector can move fast enough.

5. Global Markets: US-Iran Peace Talks, Fed Hawkishness, and Commodity Volatility

US-Iran Talks at Buergenstock: Progress Amid Tensions

The most significant geopolitical development overnight is the continuation of US-Iran peace talks at the Qatari-owned Swiss mountain resort of Buergenstock. On 22 June 2026, U.S. Vice President JD Vance reported that talks with Iranian officials had laid a “good foundation” for a final peace deal.

Key Developments:

The two sides agreed to a roadmap towards a permanent agreement within 60 days
Mediators Pakistan and Qatar confirmed the framework
Agreement on a mechanism to end fighting in Lebanon between Israel and Hezbollah
Communications line opened to ensure safe passage for commercial ships through the Strait of Hormuz
High-level talks ended early on Monday; technical meetings to continue this week
Violence in Lebanon has abated since late Saturday

This is significant progress from the interim deal signed on 18 June 2026 at Versailles. However, tensions remain: Tehran had earlier claimed the Strait of Hormuz was closed, and shipping traffic had plunged (5 vessels on Sunday vs. 26 on Saturday). The mixed messages created confusion, but the latest reports suggest oil is beginning to move through Hormuz for the first time since late February.

For Bangladesh: Every dollar of Brent crude price movement translates directly into BPC’s subsidy exposure and factory energy costs. With three Saudi supertankers having crossed on Thursday and approximately 118 trapped tankers potentially able to exit within 15 days, the LNG spot prices that have been crushing Bangladesh’s import bill (Tk 1,200+ crore per month) may begin to moderate from Q3 FY27.

Wall Street: Mixed Close on Post-Holiday Trading

US markets reopened on 22 June after the Juneteenth holiday (19 June). The close was mixed:

Dow Jones Industrial Average: 51,712.71 (+148.01, +0.29%)
S&P 500: 7,472.79 (-27.79, -0.37%)
Nasdaq Composite: 26,166.60 (-351.33, -1.32%)

The Nasdaq’s 1.32% decline reflects tech sector sensitivity to Federal Reserve hawkishness. The S&P 500’s modest decline suggests broader market caution. The Dow’s gain was driven by industrial and energy stocks benefiting from the Iran deal progress.

Federal Reserve: Hawkish Shift Under New Chair Kevin Warsh

The Federal Reserve’s 17 June 2026 meeting, the first under new Chair Kevin Warsh, delivered a hawkish surprise:

Fed Funds Rate: Held at 3.50-3.75%
Dot Plot Median: 3.8% by year-end (up from 3.4% in March)
9 of 18 officials project at least one rate hike in 2026
PCE Inflation Forecast: Raised to 3.6% for 2026
Forward Guidance: Entirely removed from policy statement

This hawkish pivot has significant implications for Bangladesh:

USD Strength: Higher US rates sustain dollar strength, putting pressure on the BDT managed float
Capital Flows: Risk of capital outflows from emerging markets as US yields become more attractive
Import Costs: Stronger dollar increases the taka cost of imports, worsening Bangladesh’s trade deficit
Debt Servicing: Bangladesh’s dollar-denominated debt becomes more expensive to service

US Inflation: CPI Hits 4.2% in May

The US Consumer Price Index for May 2026 came in at 4.2% year-over-year, up from 3.8% in April. Core CPI (excluding food and energy) rose to 2.9% from 2.8%. The energy index surged 23.5% year-over-year, with gasoline prices up 40.5%.

These numbers justify the Fed’s hawkish stance and suggest that the “transitory” inflation narrative of 2025 was wrong. For Bangladesh, elevated US inflation means:

Continued pressure on the BDT as the Fed maintains higher rates for longer
Reduced demand for Bangladeshi exports as US consumers face higher living costs
Potential for the Fed to hike rates further if inflation doesn’t moderate by Q3 2026

Commodity Markets: Brent and Gold

Brent Crude: Settled at $77.77 per barrel on 22 June, down from $79.85 on 18 June. The decline reflects optimism about the Iran deal, but Hormuz uncertainty keeps a premium in the price. Saudi Aramco cut its June Arab Light Official Selling Price (OSP) for Asia by $4 per barrel to $15.50 above Oman/Dubai — the first cut from record highs since the Iran conflict began.

Gold: International gold prices remain elevated around $3,350 per ounce, driven by safe-haven demand amid geopolitical uncertainty. In Bangladesh, 22K gold trades at approximately Tk 230,772 per bhori (based on per-gram rates of Tk 15,030-15,161).

Bitcoin: Decoupling from Equities

Bitcoin traded in the $63,500-$71,360 range through 18-22 June, showing a notable decoupling from equities. While the S&P 500 rallied on Iran deal optimism, Bitcoin fell — suggesting crypto markets are trading Fed hawkishness rather than geopolitical risk. The Fear & Greed Index remains in “Extreme Fear” territory (22). Long-term holders absorbed approximately 125,000 BTC in June, indicating institutional accumulation at lower prices.

6. Bangladesh’s Economic Dashboard: Key Metrics at a Glance

Foreign Exchange and Reserves

Gross Foreign Reserves: $35.74 billion (as of 22 June 2026)
IMF BPM6 Reserves: $31.18 billion
USD/BDT (BB Interbank): 122.90 (22 June, 5 PM)
YUAN/BDT: 18.09

The reserve position has improved modestly from the $34.55 billion reported earlier in June, but remains below the $40 billion psychological threshold. The managed float continues to hold the BDT within a narrow band, but pressure is building as the Fed maintains its hawkish stance.

Stock Market

DSEX: 5,554.18 points (-85.71, -1.52% on 22 June)
Trend: Reversing a three-session gain; technical support at 5,500

The DSEX decline reflects both global risk-off sentiment and domestic concerns about NBFI liquidation and budget implementation risks. Trading volumes remain thin, suggesting institutional caution.

Inflation and Monetary Policy

Overall Inflation (May 2026): 9.42% (up from 9.04% in April)
Food Inflation: 9.06% (up from 8.39%)
Non-Food Inflation: 9.71%
Policy Rate (BB Repo): 10.0% (unchanged since June 4)
Bank Lending Rate: 15-16%

The Bangladesh Bank’s Monetary Policy Committee unanimously held rates on 4 June, but the next MPS (July-December 2026) is expected post-budget and could bring adjustments if inflation doesn’t moderate.

Trade and FDI

RMG Export YTD (Jul-May FY26): $35.31 billion (-3.41% YoY)
Net FDI (2025): $1.77 billion (+39.36% YoY)
India-BD Trade Deficit (India’s side): $7.86 billion in FY25
China’s Share of BD Trade: 21.21% (largest trading partner)

The RMG export decline is concerning. Bangladesh’s garment sector faces competition from Vietnam, Cambodia, and India, while the 19% US tariff under ART (though lower than China’s 45%) is still a competitive disadvantage.

GDP Growth Forecasts

Government FY27 Target: 6.5%
Fitch: 3.7%
World Bank: 3.9%
ADB: 4.0%
IMF: 4.7%

The wide dispersion of forecasts reflects uncertainty about Bangladesh’s recovery trajectory. The government’s 6.5% target appears optimistic given the fiscal constraints and global headwinds.

7. The Dhaka-Kuala Lumpur FTA: A 2027 Target

Bangladesh and Malaysia are working toward concluding a mutually beneficial free trade agreement by 2027. The proposed FTA would cover trade in goods, services, and investment, with particular focus on:

Bangladesh Exports to Malaysia:

Readymade garments and textiles
Pharmaceuticals
IT services and software
Jute and jute products
Ceramic products

Malaysian Exports to Bangladesh:

Palm oil
Electronics and electrical machinery
Petrochemicals
Transport equipment
Processed food

The FTA negotiations are expected to accelerate following the PM’s China visit, with Dhaka keen to diversify its trade agreements ahead of LDC graduation in November 2026. Malaysia offers Bangladesh a strategic foothold in ASEAN and a potential alternative to over-dependence on China and India.

However, the FTA faces challenges:

Rules of Origin: Complex rules could limit Bangladesh’s ability to use Chinese inputs in exports to Malaysia
Palm Oil Politics: Malaysia is the world’s second-largest palm oil producer, and Bangladesh is a major importer. Tariff reductions on palm oil could face domestic opposition from Bangladeshi oilseed farmers.
Competition: Vietnam and Cambodia already have FTAs with Malaysia, giving them a head start in ASEAN market access.

8. What Business Leaders Should Watch This Week

Immediate Priorities (23-26 June)

PM’s China Visit Outcomes: Watch for MOU signings, investment commitments, and any indication of how Bangladesh plans to navigate ART constraints. The Anwara Economic Zone announcement will be particularly significant.
NBR Task Force Progress: With only days left in FY26, can the three NBR task forces accelerate collection to hit the Tk 415,000 crore target? Any shortfall will directly impact FY27 budget execution.
DSEX Technical Levels: The index is testing 5,500 support. A break below could trigger further selling, especially if global risk sentiment deteriorates.
US-Iran Technical Talks: The high-level talks ended on Monday, but technical meetings continue this week. Any breakdown could send Brent back above $80, pressuring Bangladesh’s energy import bill.

Medium-Term Watchlist (Q3 FY27)

LDC Graduation (November 2026): Bangladesh’s three-year deferral request is still pending UN approval. If denied, Bangladesh loses preferential market access immediately, not in 2029.
ART Review: The US Treasury will review Bangladesh’s ART compliance in Q3. Any downgrade could raise the 19% tariff rate, devastating RMG exports.
NBFI Liquidation Timeline: BB has ordered liquidation of 5 NBFIs. The process could take 2-3 years. Watch for depositor protection announcements and asset recovery rates.
Agricultural Reform: The World Bank fertiliser report creates pressure for policy change. Watch for DAE reform announcements, soil testing infrastructure investments, and subsidy restructuring.
Fed Policy Trajectory: The dot plot suggests at least one hike in 2026. If the Fed hikes in July or September, emerging market currencies including the BDT will face renewed pressure.

9. ORAWEK’s Take: The Real Story Behind the Headlines

After reading the budget critiques, the NBR revenue data, and the PM’s China visit itinerary, two things are clear.

First, the FY27 budget is the largest ever, but it’s built on foundations of sand. The Tk 9.38 lakh crore outlay is impressive, but 66.3% is non-development spending and the NBR target requires 43.79% growth — a figure no serious economist believes is achievable. The Tk 415,000 crore actual collection in FY26 (Tk 88,000 crore short) proves the point. The government plans to borrow Tk 112,000 crore from banks, which will crowd out private investment. Without separating NBR’s policy and collection roles, and without ACC reform, this budget risks becoming another exercise in wishful thinking.

Second, the PM’s China visit is the most important economic event of the week. Not because of the $400 million pipeline, but because China wants semiconductors, EV batteries, and IT — not just RMG. If Bangladesh can pivot from garment-dependent FDI to technology and advanced manufacturing, this visit could mark a structural shift in the economy. The Anwara Economic Zone, if operationalized, could become a hub for Chinese tech firms seeking to diversify supply chains. The Mongla zone proposal expands this footprint.

But the real tension is geopolitical. ART constraints mean every China deal risks the 19% US tariff concession. Dhaka is walking a tightrope with no safety net. The next four days will reveal whether Bangladesh can secure Chinese investment without triggering American retaliation.

The third force is the NBFI crisis. BB’s liquidation order is necessary but painful. The stock market’s speculative buying of distressed NBFI shares reflects a deeper pathology: investors are gambling, not investing. This behavior distorts market signals and undermines confidence.

The fourth is agriculture. The World Bank’s finding that 95% of farmers use unbalanced fertilisers is not just a statistic — it’s a national productivity emergency. Closing the yield gap could add billions to annual output. But it requires reform of extension services, subsidies, and farmer education — reforms that have been promised for decades but rarely delivered.

Finally, global markets. The US-Iran peace talks at Buergenstock offer hope for reduced Hormuz premiums, but the Fed’s hawkish shift under Kevin Warsh sustains dollar strength and BDT pressure. Bangladesh is caught between geopolitical opportunity (cheaper energy) and monetary headwinds (stronger dollar).

This week will be defining. Watch Anwara more than the DSE index. Watch the NBR task forces more than the budget speech. And watch the Fed dot plot more than the Brent price. The real story is not in the headlines — it’s in the implementation.

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