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Bangladesh’s interim government has rolled out a Tk7.90 trillion national budget for the fiscal year 2025–26 — a historic first where the budget size is smaller than the previous year’s.
Finance Adviser Dr. Salehuddin Ahmed officially presented the budget at 3 PM on Monday in a live broadcast on Bangladesh Television. This marks a significant departure from tradition, as the budget is being delivered outside the parliamentary floor following the political transformation triggered by the July uprising.
Approved by the interim cabinet, headed by Nobel Laureate Professor Muhammad Yunus, the proposed budget sets a revenue collection target of Tk5.64 trillion — Tk700 billion less than the current fiscal year’s target.
Officials say the reduced budget size and modest revenue goal reflect the new socio-political and economic priorities of a transitioning Bangladesh. The Finance Ministry has indicated that Dr. Ahmed’s budget speech will not only detail fiscal plans but also explain the context behind the formation of the interim government and provide a snapshot of the country’s current economic condition.
In line with efforts toward greater transparency and citizen participation, the full budget documents and key highlights are available on the Ministry of Finance website (www.mof.gov.bd) and the National Board of Revenue site (www.nbr.gov.bd).
Citizens, both domestic and abroad, are invited to review the budget and share feedback or suggestions via email at: budgetfeedback@finance.gov.bd.
