17.06.2008

ANALYSIS'Conservative budget' plays it safe The 2008-09 budget bears the imprint of a conservative mindset. There is an emphasis on safeguarding the minimum rather than venturing out for the maximum. Those who are more adventuresome would regard the budget as unduly cautious in throwing away the opportunity for faster growth and quicker poverty reduction, writes economist MA Taslim in an exclusive budget analysis for bdnews24.com. More...