Positive impact on the country's economy will be visible ahead: Finance Minister

He said this while talking to journalists at the National Board of Revenue (NBR) on Wednesday. Regarding the growth and revenue collection of the current fiscal year, he said that compared with the first quarter, various economic indicators will gain more momentum in the second, third, and fourth quarters. Our customs and overall growth trend are good, and revenue income will increase further in the coming quarters compared with the first quarter. Every step has been taken after calculation and keeping a specific plan in mind.

Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury said proper use of people's tax money will be ensured. We are strictly monitoring so that every penny of the people's hard-earned money is properly valued. We are formulating projects in such a way that every investment gets an appropriate return and through this new employment is created in the country.

Regarding discussions with the IMF and other development partners, the minister said that IMF loans or assistance are part of a well-coordinated economic program. Along with the World Bank, ADB, and Islamic Development Bank, the country's economic wheel is being kept moving through various bonds and sources. A working group is working on the ongoing activities and structural issues with the IMF, and he expressed hope that specific progress and an outline on these matters will be finalized by next January. The minister also said that through the government's timely and prudent steps, the country's revenue income and the balance between income and expenditure will be maintained, and in the end the country's people will get its benefits.