Budget FY26-27
JS passes Tk 9,38,000 crore budget for FY26-27
Parliament on Tuesday passed a Tk 9,38,000 crore national budget for 2026-27 fiscal year, setting ambitious targets to accelerate economic growth to 6.5 percent and bring inflation down to 7.5 percent after prolonged price pressures eroded living standards for much of the population.
Finance bill passed in Parliament: all changes at a glance
Several important amendments were made during the passage of the Finance Bill 2026 in the National Parliament. The biggest change among these is the increase in the annual tax-free income limit for individual taxpayers to four lakh taka. At the same time, the proposal to make the Tax Identification Number (TIN) mandatory for opening a bank account has been withdrawn. As a result, bank accounts can be opened without a TIN as before.
Finance Minister places revised budget, trimming public spending by Tk 2,000 crore
The revised and supplementary budget for the fiscal year 2025-26 has been presented in the National Parliament with a pledge to restructure the ongoing economic situation, combat inflation and ensure frugality in government expenditure. Finance Minister Amir Khasru Mahmud Chowdhury presented the budget on the seventh day of the second session of the 13th National Parliament on Monday (June 15).
How effective the proposed budget in generating new opportunities?
The investment landscape in Bangladesh differs significantly from that of its neighboring countries, including India, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka. In those nations, many first-generation entrepreneurs possess the capability to initiate new investments using their personal savings, without the need for bank loans. Conversely, among the prominent business figures in Bangladesh who have risen to prominence since independence, none have pursued new investments solely through their own savings. Even if some possess the financial means, they tend to embark on new ventures by securing substantial bank loans, largely due to the intricate tax framework.
Govt to provide rice at Tk 15 per kg to 55 lakh families
The government will provide rice to 55 lakh low-income families at Tk 15 per kg under the food-friendly programme, with each family receiving 30 kg per month for six months of the year. Additionally, rice will be sold in the open market to 1.15 crore families at Tk 30 per kg. Finance Minister Amir Khasru Mahmud Chowdhury announced the proposal while presenting the 2026-27 fiscal year budget in the National Parliament on Thursday afternoon, June 11.
Tk 1,884 crore proposed for aviation and tourism sector
The government has proposed an allocation of Tk 1,884 crore for the Ministry of Civil Aviation and Tourism in the national budget for the upcoming fiscal year. Finance Minister Amir Khasru Mahmud Chowdhury outlined various plans to modernise the country's aviation sector and accelerate tourism-driven economic growth while presenting the budget in the National Parliament on Thursday, June 11.
'Pink bus' for women workers proposed in budget
The government has announced plans to introduce a special 'Pink Bus Service' operated entirely by female drivers and staff to ensure safer transport for women workers. Finance Minister Amir Khasru Mahmud Chowdhury made the announcement while presenting the 2026-27 fiscal year budget in the National Parliament on Thursday, June 11.
Tk 10,350 crore for disaster management to tackle earthquakes
The government has announced initiatives to strengthen institutional capacity and procure modern rescue equipment to minimise damage and protect lives and property during earthquakes. Finance Minister Amir Khasru Mahmud Chowdhury made the announcement while presenting the national budget for the 2026-27 fiscal year in parliament on Thursday, June 11.
Cut in women, child development allocation alarming: Khushi Kabir
The reduction in allocation for women and child development in the proposed budget for the 2026-27 fiscal year is alarming, said human rights and development activist Khushi Kabir.
Four domestic airports to be upgraded to international gateways
The government has proposed upgrading four domestic airports to international gateways to strengthen Bangladesh's aviation sector and expand regional connectivity and trade. The proposed budget for the 2026-27 fiscal year includes plans to gradually upgrade Rajshahi, Cox's Bazar, Jashore and Syedpur airports to international standards.