Tk2.26 lakh crore budget deficit projected
The proposed budget for the fiscal year 2025-26 has projected a deficit of Tk2.26 lakh crore, lower from Tk256,000 in the current fiscal year, representing 3.62% of the GDP.
The government will depend on foreign borrowing, bank loans, and savings certificates to overcome the gap.
Finance Adviser Dr Salehuddin Ahmed announced the budget via a pre-recorded speech on Monday (2 June).
The deficit is planned to be financed by Tk1.25 lakh crore from domestic sources and Tk1.10 lakh crore from foreign sources, said the adviser.
Additionally, Tk1.22 lakh crore has been allocated for interest payments in the upcoming fiscal year.

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