18 February, 2026, 01:40 pm
Last modified: 18 February, 2026, 01:44 pm
Finance Minister Amir Khasru Mahmud Chowdhury speaking to journalists at the Ministry of Finance on his first day in office at the Secretariat. Photo: TBS
Newly appointed Finance Minister Amir Khasru Mahmud Chowdhury said today (18 February) that a patronage-driven economy cannot continue and stressed that Bangladesh’s economy must be inclusive, with a level playing field allowing all citizens to participate and benefit.
He made the remarks today (18 February) while speaking to journalists at the Ministry of Finance on his first day in office at the Secretariat.
“The immediate problem is that some state institutions are in extremely poor condition,” he said.
Source: https://www.tbsnews.net/bangladesh/patronage-driven-economy-will-not-work-finance-minister-amir-khasru-1364956
