‘Country’s economy improving under interim govt’

Staff Reporter :

Finance Adviser Salehuddin Ahmed on Sunday said that Bangladesh’s economy is far from collapsing; instead, it is performing better than before, thanks to the actions taken by the interim government.

He noted that the economic situation could have worsened had the interim administration not stepped in.

“Before last August, the economic condition was tough – we saw this from the inside. But now our reserves, exports, and remittance inflows have all shown improvement.

The IMF has also acknowledged this progress,” he said while addressing the Dhaka Reporters Unity (DRU) Best Reporting Award 2025 ceremony at the International Mother Language Institute in Dhaka.

Salehuddin said the stability regained after the interim government took office has been essential for the country’s economic direction.

“The coming three months are critical. The interim government’s role is to strengthen the economic foundation so the next elected government can build on it.”

Calling journalists the “voice of the people,” he urged them to present factual information during this sensitive period.

He encouraged journalists to criticise when necessary but also to highlight the government’s positive steps, adding that constructive suggestions help ensure more disciplined and accountable governance.

The finance adviser said the reports submitted for the DRU awards address important socio-economic issues both at home and abroad.

“When journalists bring pressing problems to light, solutions can be reached more quickly,” he added.