Maulana ATM Masum, a leader of Jamaat-e-Islami, criticized the 2025–26 budget of Tk 7.9 trillion presented by the Finance Adviser, stating it does not reflect the aspirations of rebuilding a new Bangladesh after the July mass uprising. He noted that while expenditures were not increased, neither were they significantly reduced, and the budget lacks innovation. Masum warned that achieving the revenue collection target would be a major challenge. He pointed out that the budget deficit has increased to Tk 2.66 trillion, a large portion of which is expected to come from foreign sources, showing no sign of reduced foreign dependence. Although some education-related items saw price reductions, the overall education budget was cut. He appreciated the reductions in health supplies, daily essentials, and agricultural inputs like fertilizers and pesticides.