Bangladesh’s Finance Minister Amir Khasru Mahmud Chowdhury is set to present a Tk 9.38 trillion national budget for the 2026–27 fiscal year in Parliament on Thursday afternoon. The budget, the first under Prime Minister Tarique Rahman’s BNP government, comes amid severe economic pressure, weak banking performance, low export growth, and a major revenue deficit. The government plans to rely heavily on bank borrowing to finance a projected Tk 2.43 trillion deficit, with Tk 1.12 trillion expected from the banking sector.

The budget emphasizes implementing a new pay scale for public servants, doubling allocations for health, and expanding tax exemptions for women entrepreneurs, startups, and renewable energy ventures. It also proposes raising the tax-free income threshold, reducing duties on electric vehicles and locally produced electronics, and offering tax relief for freelancers and content creators. However, new advance taxes on retail sales and higher duties on tobacco and construction materials may increase consumer costs.

According to the Finance Division, the budget aims to stimulate domestic industries, attract investment, and create jobs while maintaining corporate tax stability. Implementation is scheduled to begin on July 1, 2026.