Dhaka University has announced a proposed budget of Tk 1,033.21 crore for the 2026–2027 fiscal year, presented at the annual Senate session held on June 29, 2026, at Nabab Nawab Ali Chowdhury Senate Bhaban. The budget, presented by Treasurer Professor Dr. M. Jahangir Alam Chowdhury and presided over by Vice-Chancellor Professor Dr. A. B. M. Obaidul Islam, falls short by about Tk 390 crore compared to the university’s total demand. The University Grants Commission (UGC) has allocated no direct funds for research, creating an anticipated financial deficit of Tk 83.85 crore.

According to the treasurer, 66.73 percent of the university’s total financial requirement has been met, with Tk 949 crore from UGC grants and Tk 85 crore from internal income. The largest allocations are for salaries and allowances, consuming about 53 percent of the total budget. The administration warned that the lack of research funding and limited resources for libraries, laboratories, and student welfare will strain normal academic and research operations.

The UGC plans to change its policy by managing research funds directly instead of transferring them to universities, a move that may affect Dhaka University’s ability to ensure adequate research investment.