The Green Business School (GBS), Green University of Bangladesh (GUB), organised a seminar on 7 July 2026 titled “Reflection on National Budget FY2026–27: A Review” at the university’s permanent campus in Purbachal. The seminar brought together academics, researchers, students, and media representatives to discuss the key priorities and challenges of the proposed national budget and its implications for Bangladesh’s economic development. The seminar was chaired by Professor Dr Mohammad Tareq Aziz, Dean and Director of MBA Program, Green Business School, GUB. Professor Dr Mohammad Sharif Uddin, Vice Chancellor, GUB, attended the programme as the Chief Guest. Dr Fahmida Khatun, Executive Director of the Centre for Policy Dialogue (CPD) was the guest of Honor, and Professor Dr Md Golam Samdani Fakir, Director, Learning and Teaching Innovation Centre, BRAC University, joined the seminar as Special Guest.
The seminar commenced with a research-based keynote presentation by BBA students Faisal Bin Abir and Tahmid Ferdous. The presentation reviewed the proposed National Budget FY2026-27, covering its overall size, economic growth targets, revenue mobilisation strategy, sectoral allocations, investment outlook, inflation management, foreign exchange reserves, remittance trends, public safety, and priorities for the agriculture sector. The presentation also highlighted the major macroeconomic challenges facing Bangladesh and assessed the effectiveness of the proposed fiscal measures.
In his inaugural remarks, Professor Dr Mohammad Sharif Uddin emphasised that sustainable and inclusive economic development requires greater investment in education, healthcare, and agriculture. He stressed that improving the quality of higher education, strengthening research culture, promoting ethical values, and developing globally competitive human resources are essential for building a resilient knowledge-based economy. Delivering her remarks, Dr Fahmida Khatun said that Bangladesh continues to face multiple macroeconomic challenges arising from post-pandemic global conditions and ongoing geopolitical uncertainty. She underscored the need for comprehensive banking sector reforms, reduction of non-performing loans, stronger financial governance, and employment-oriented policy measures to restore macroeconomic stability and support sustainable growth. Professor Dr Md Golam Samdani Fakir highlighted that strengthening Bangladesh’s competitiveness in the era of the Fourth Industrial Revolution requires increased investment in technology, innovation, research, and higher education. He also emphasised the importance of stronger collaboration among universities, industry, and government to accelerate knowledge generation, innovation, and long-term economic transformation. Speaking at the seminar, Professor Dr Mohammad Tareq Aziz noted that the national budget is more than a fiscal document; it reflects a country’s development vision and policy priorities. He remarked that research driven academic dialogue on the national budget helps students strengthen their policy analysis, critical thinking, and research capabilities. He reaffirmed Green Business School’s commitment to promoting evidence-based discussions on contemporary national issues through academic engagement. Throughout the seminar, speakers highlighted that effective implementation of the national budget should prioritise education, research, innovation, human capital development, and economic governance. They argued that strategic investments in these areas are essential for addressing persistent challenges, including inflation, employment generation, and global economic uncertainty, while supporting Bangladesh’s transition towards a knowledge driven economy.
The seminar concluded with an interactive question-and-answer session, where students exchanged views with the distinguished speakers on the opportunities and challenges associated with the National Budget FY2026 27. Participants engaged in discussions on fiscal policy, economic governance, employment, higher education, and research, reflecting strong interest in evidence-based policy dialogue. The programme ended with the presentation of commemorative crests to the distinguished guests in recognition of their participation and contributions.
