Finance Adviser Dr Salehuddin Ahmed on Monday said the interim government is now focusing more on strengthening the foundation of economy instead of accelerating the pace of growth.

“This strong foundation will serve as the steppingstone to build a resilient and sustainable future of Bangladesh,” he said in his televised budget speech.

In just a few months, he claimed that the government has almost completed the task of stabilising the country by overcoming difficult challenges.

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“We still have a long way to go to reach the doorstep of complete success,” he said.

He also said that Inflation has shown a declining trend in the recent months, but it is still not fully controlled.

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The Finance Adviser mentioned that additional tariffs imposed by the US administration last April are also likely to have adverse impacts on country’s economy.

“Moreover, he said, although the market-based exchange rate that has been introduced recently does not seem to pose any risk for the time being, we must watch it closely to avoid any shock. “

“Tackling all these risks and ensuring an equitable and sustainable foundation for the country's economy is now our top priority.”

The Adviser said that the core objective of the interim government will be to ensure quality of life for all and a system based on non-discrimination at all levels in that future Bangladesh.

He sought wholehearted cooperation from the people to achieve this goal. “Inshallah, with the sincere efforts of all of us, Bangladesh will be a beacon of inspiration for all who aspire for freedom,” he said.