Jamaat-e-Islami organized protests in Dhaka against the proposed national budget, labeling it anti-people and exploitative. The party's Dhaka South branch held a rally at Baitul Mukarram National Mosque, followed by a procession. H.M. Hamidur Rahman Azad, Assistant Secretary General of Jamaat-e-Islami, criticized the budget for its significant deficit and dependency on debt. He argued that the budget lacks clear reflections of public reforms and economic transformation. The revenue collection target was deemed unrealistic, and the budget was accused of favoring the wealthy while increasing tax pressure on the middle and lower-income groups. Approximately 70% of the budget is allocated to operational expenses, salaries, and interest payments, creating an imbalance compared to development expenditures. Azad also pointed out the insufficient allocation for human resource development, education, and skill enhancement. Although social security sector allocations were increased, he claimed that a significant portion was aimed at gaining political popularity rather than addressing the needs of the truly impoverished. Jamaat-e-Islami's Dhaka North branch also held separate rallies and processions in the Uttar Badda area of the capital. The party will hold a press conference on Friday at 11:30 AM at its central office in Moghbazar to formally respond to the budget.
FAQ
- What are the main criticisms of the proposed national budget by Jamaat-e-Islami?
- The main criticisms include the budget's significant deficit, dependency on debt, lack of public reforms and economic transformation, unrealistic revenue collection targets, and insufficient allocations for human resource development, education, and skill enhancement.
