Finance Minister Amir Khasru Mahmud Chowdhury has proposed increasing Bangladesh’s social safety net allocation to Tk 1,44,338 crore for the 2026–27 fiscal year, up by Tk 17,607 crore from the revised Tk 1,26,731 crore in 2025–26. Presenting the budget on Thursday, he said the goal is to ensure life-cycle-based protection for all citizens to reduce poverty, lessen inequality, and promote inclusive development.
The proposal includes expanding the Family Card program, under which the female head of a family will receive Tk 2,500 monthly. The program aims to reach 4.1 million women next year with Tk 14,500 crore allocated. The minister also proposed increasing old-age, widow, and disability allowances, as well as stipends for students with disabilities. The Mother and Child Assistance Program will expand to 1.9 million beneficiaries with Tk 1,944.7 crore allocated.
Additional measures include raising one-time aid for six critical illnesses to Tk 1 lakh, fare reductions for senior citizens, and continued benefits for freedom fighters and July uprising families. A Tk 300 crore housing allocation for July uprising families was also proposed.
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