The writers are Professor of Economics, University of Dhaka (E-mail: bazlul.khondker@gmail.com), and Professor of Development Studies and Director, Centre on Budget and Policy, University of Dhaka (Email: eusuf101@yahoo.com).
Bold and aggressive measures are needed to establish specialised economic zones to attract private investment. Large scale public investments are required for special economic zones. Thus, the call for very ambitious growth target for revenue seems justifiable.
