Bangladesh's proposed national budget for Fiscal Year (FY) 2026-27 is set at Tk 9.38 lakh crore (Tk 9.38 trillion)
Fiscal Year (FY) 2026-27 is set at Tk 9.38 lakh crore (Tk 9.38 trillion)
GDP Growth Target: Projected at 6.5%.
Inflation Target: 7.5% amid persistent cost-of-living challenges.
Total Revenue Target: Tk 5.64 lakh crore, Tk 4.99 lakh crore to be collected by the NBR.
Overall Deficit: Tk 2.43 lakh crore.
Social Safety Net: Allocated Tk 1.44 lakh crore (15.4% of total outlay) to enhance the cushion for lower-income brackets.
Education: A major focus includes Tk 46,738 crore specifically earmarked for primary education.
Public Pay Scale: Announcing a phased implementation of a new salary pay structure for government employees starting July 1, 2026, responding to an 11-year gap and high inflation.
Energy Security: Over 99% of the allocation for the power and energy sector is specifically ringfenced for development spending, emphasizing domestic gas exploration.
Technology & ICT: Setting a roadmap to generate 200,000 new technology sector jobs annually.
July Revolution Support: Tk 300 crore is designated to provide housing support to the families of "July fighters".
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