Dhaka, June 11, 2026 — Finance Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury is set to present the national budget for fiscal year 2026-27 in Parliament today, marking the first budget of the newly elected BNP-led government. Report BSS
The proposed budget, estimated at Tk 9.38 lakh crore, will be the largest in Bangladesh’s history and is expected to focus on investment-led growth, deregulation, employment generation, and human capital development under the theme “Economic Democratization and Deregulation: Bangladesh’s Journey Towards a Trillion-Dollar Economy.”
The budget is likely to prioritize education, healthcare, entrepreneurship, social protection, and job creation, with a shift away from large infrastructure spending toward human resource development.
Among the key proposals are:
• Increased allocations for education and health sectors
• Tk 2,000 crore SME Entrepreneurship Fund
• Tk 225 crore Entrepreneurship Development Fund
• Introduction of an E-Health Card program for 2.5 million citizens
• Expanded social safety net programs
• Overseas employment initiatives targeting 10 million workers
• Tk 300 crore allocation for youth-focused creative and social development programs
The government is expected to target 6.5% GDP growth and 7.5% inflation in FY27, while keeping the fiscal deficit at Tk 2.51 lakh crore, equivalent to 3.6% of GDP.
A major feature of the budget will be reforms aimed at improving the business climate. Proposed measures include streamlined licensing procedures, a digital one-stop service platform called Banglabiz, automation of tax administration, online tax filing, and faster dispute resolution mechanisms.
Of the total budget deficit, around Tk 1.16 lakh crore is expected to come from foreign financing, while Tk 1.35 lakh crore will be mobilized from domestic sources, including bank borrowing and savings instruments.
Despite ambitious growth targets, economists caution that controlling inflation, increasing revenue collection, and boosting private investment will remain key challenges for the government in the coming fiscal year.
