The government is scheduled to announce the budget of fiscal 2020-21 in June, said a press release from the Finance Ministry on Sunday.
Those interested to put forth their suggestions from home and abroad would have to visit the Finance Division website and click on the ‘Opinion/suggestion for budget 2020-21 preparation’ option to make their proposals and recommendations.
Besides, all essential information and important links of the upcoming budget will also be available on the Finance Division’s website.
Formal discussions on the proposed budget for 2020-21 fiscal year will kick off on May 5 through a meeting to prepare a fiscal policy for the country that will help the stagnant economy caused by the COVID-19 to return to its previous shape.
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Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina will preside over the meeting which will take place at her official residence Ganobhaban at 11am, according to sources at the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO).
This year, the budget formulation will be a tough one as the entire world is facing a serious setback from the coronavirus which was first reported in Chinese city of Wuhan.