Dhaka February 12, 2026, 2:17 pm
The budget contains a number of isolated measures but lacks a cohesive strategy and comprehensive reform agenda to stimulate trade and investment, says Masrur Reaz
The development projects included in the new budget are largely carryovers from the previous government, he says
"FY26 budget aims to improve living standards"
Fouzul Kabir says proposed budget aims for disciplined governance and rational energy pricing
This provision goes against the very spirit of July, CPD reiterates
True measure of this budget lies in how its proposed tax structure, expenditure allocation, and development priorities contribute to equitable distribution and investment revival
TIB Executive Director Iftekharuzzaman, in his instant reaction, termed the decision as unethical, discriminatory and a violation of the constitution
He has identified major challenges such as inflation, employment crisis, stagnant investment, and inequality — and has pledged to address them
Dhaka Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DCCI) President Taskeen Ahmed said this in his initial reaction on Monday
Finance Adviser Salehuddin Ahmed presented the budget of Tk 7.90 trillion, proposing the new revenue target during his televised budget speech on Monday
On Monday (June 2) at 3:00 PM, the Economic Adviser made this proposal while presenting the budget speech for the fiscal year 2025–26 before the nation
The upcoming budget is expected to propose reductions in source tax, import duties, and VAT on several products
Different initiatives taken by the interim government have managed to ease point-to-point inflation from 10.89 percent in December, 2024 to 9.17 percent in April, Salehuddin noted
Finance Adviser Dr Salehuddin Ahmed in his FY26 national budget speech on Monday said the GDP growth rate may be slightly lower due to the fight against inflation
In the outgoing fiscal year, Awami government had allocated over Tk42,314 crore, but the figure was revised down to over Tk39,415 crore
In the outgoing fiscal year ending this month, budget allocation was Tk38,259 crore for the three ministries focused on agriculture sector
Earlier, the ousted government, in its revised budget for FY2024-25, allocated Tk1,140 core, while it has been brought down to Tk855 crore in the proposed budget for FY26
Finance Adviser Dr Salehuddin Ahmed today made the announcement while unveiling the national budget for FY26 in a televised speech
Tk1b start-up fund proposed to encourage new entrepreneurs
Free healthcare, immunisation, and caregiver training are among the key priorities in the proposed allocation
