August 22, 2024: The interim government of Bangladesh has taken an initiative to publish a white paper on the state of the economy and has preliminarily decided to form a committee headed by prominent economist Debapriya Bhattacharya.

According to the office of the chief adviser, the committee will publish the white paper within 90 days after taking charge.

The committee will consult and exchange opinions with various stakeholders during the preparation of the white paper.

The document further notes that Bangladesh’s economy has faced multi-dimensional challenges over the past decade and a half.