The Bangladesh government has proposed an allocation of Tk 31,099 crore for the Ministry of Home Affairs in the 2026–27 national budget, presented in parliament on June 11 by Finance Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury. The increase, compared to the previous year’s revised allocation of Tk 27,174 crore, aims to modernize law enforcement, strengthen border security, enhance cybercrime response, and improve disaster management. The budget emphasizes technology-driven security measures and modernization of key agencies including the police, Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB), Coast Guard, Fire Service, and Department of Narcotics Control.

According to the budget documents, major investments will focus on public safety, border management, and digital transformation of policing. Projects include modern equipment for Dhaka Metropolitan Police, construction of a counterterrorism and international crime prevention center, and expansion of digital investigation capacity. The plan also covers new border observation posts, coastal patrol vessels, new fire stations, drug rehabilitation centers, and prison infrastructure upgrades. Analysts cited in the report said the increased allocation reflects growing challenges in internal security and cyber threats.

If implemented effectively, the proposed investments are expected to strengthen Bangladesh’s security infrastructure and enhance technological readiness across law enforcement agencies.