National budget and private universities

The large allocation for higher education in FY27 national budget is undoubtedly a positive step. There is no alternative to investing in higher education for a country’s sustainable development, a knowledge-based economy, and the cultivation of skilled human resources. However, given the current reality of higher education in Bangladesh, a...

Budget should not finance government alone

Every year, governments proudly present national budgets, often describing them as roadmaps for development and prosperity. A government budget, in its simplest form, is a financial plan that determines how public resources will be collected and allocated to meet national priorities. In theory, it should be the most powerful instrument...