Budget FY26-27
Government outlines 10 priorities for inclusive, non-discriminatory economy
The government has set the goal of building a non-discriminatory and inclusive economy by ensuring participation and partnership of all in the country. In his budget speech in the National Parliament on Thursday, June 11, Finance Minister Amir Khasru Mahmud Chowdhury outlined 10 priority sectors including development, education, health, social protection, investment, energy, information technology and environment.
Advance income tax on commercial motor vehicles
The budget for the fiscal year 2026-27 has proposed to increase the advance income tax rate on commercially operated motor vehicles.
Products and services that may see price hikes and reductions
Finance Minister Amir Khasru Mahmud Chowdhury began presenting the proposed budget for the 2026-27 fiscal year in the National Parliament at 3pm on Thursday, June 11. The budget proposes tax reductions on various products and services, as well as tax increases on some items. Overall analysis shows that the number of products with tax cuts is higher.
Increase in allowance for titled freedom fighters proposed
A proposal has been made to increase the monthly allowance of titled freedom fighters in the budget for the 2026-27 fiscal year. However, the government plans to keep the current monthly honorarium of general freedom fighters unchanged at Tk20,000.
Govenment to launch special drive to recover laundered money: Finance Minister
The finance minister has announced a strong and coordinated initiative to recover money laundered abroad. He outlined the government's tough stance on this issue during his budget speech for the 2026-27 fiscal year.
Govt targets inflation at 7.5%
The government has set a target to contain inflation within 7.5 per cent in the upcoming 2026–27 fiscal year, following four consecutive years of elevated price levels, Finance Minister Amir Khasru Mahmud Chowdhury said while presenting the national budget in parliament on Thursday (June 11).
Government proposes Tk 42,291 crore for defence sector in 2026-27 budget
Defence budget increased by Tk 1,593 crore in new budget
Tk 14,500cr allocated for Family Card programme
The government has announced a major expansion of its social protection framework, unveiling plans to provide Family Cards to 41 lakh women across the country under a flagship welfare programme in the proposed 2026–27 national budget.
GDP growth target of 6.5% projected
Finance Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury has not backed down from his high growth target even during this time of economic crisis. Despite high inflation, investment drought, slow government spending, foreign debt crisis and revenue deficit, he is expecting 6.5 percent growth in the upcoming fiscal year 2026-27. He announced this target while presenting the proposed budget in parliament on Thursday.
Budget 2026-27 proposes VAT exemption for startups, content creators and freelancers
The proposed budget for the 2026-27 fiscal year has announced multiple VAT exemptions for startups, content creators and freelancers to boost entrepreneurial activities and the country's growing digital economy.