Inclusive public finance needed

Finance Adviser Dr Salehuddin Ahmed yesterday underscored the need for a triangular approach to public financial management, integrating the efforts of the public sector, private sector, and citizens to ensure efficient, transparent, and accountable financial services.
“In our country, the main bottleneck is the institution itself. We have good programmes and plans, but we must focus on implementation by aligning these with our institutional capacity and commitment,” he said.
He made the remarks while speaking as the chief guest at the “Review Workshop on the 3rd PFM Reform Strategy 2025-2030” at a training centre in Gazipur, according to a press release.
The workshop, organised by the Finance Division with support from the World Bank, aimed to finalise technical notes based on insights gathered from 31 consultation workshops held in recent months.
Salehuddin Ahmed stressed that the upcoming reform strategy should be straightforward, actionable, and tailored to address Bangladesh’s unique challenges.
Finance Secretary Dr Md Khairuzzaman Mozumder presided over the event.
In his speech, Khairuzzaman highlighted the government’s achievements in public financial reform. He pointed out how automation in salary disbursement and pension management has enhanced efficiency and transparency.