Opposition lawmaker Maulana Rafiqul Islam Khan from Sirajganj-4 has described Bangladesh’s proposed 2026–27 national budget as anti-poor and not people-friendly. Speaking in parliament on Saturday, he said the budget increases the cost of living through higher prices of essentials and added taxes on daily goods. He cited price hikes in LPG, diesel, kerosene, and petrol, arguing that the poor are disproportionately burdened. The session was chaired by Deputy Speaker Barrister Kaiser Kamal.
Khan criticized the government’s economic targets, saying the projected 6.5 percent GDP growth and 7.5 percent inflation goals are unrealistic given current inflation above 9 percent. He noted that only about 48 percent of the Annual Development Programme had been implemented in eleven months, warning that last-minute spending could fuel corruption. He also highlighted rising non-performing loans, now totaling about Tk 5.88 trillion, and warned of growing foreign debt repayment pressures.
The MP further alleged deterioration in law and order, citing killings and drug abuse, and called for reforms, anti-corruption measures, and fair treatment of officials. He demanded budget allocations for Qawmi madrasa students, religious leaders, and victims of political violence.
সংসদ রিপোর্টার প্রকাশ : ২৭ জুন ২০২৬, ১৮: ৩১ প্রস্তাবিত ২০২৬-২৭ অর্থবছরের বাজেটকে জনবান্ধব নয় বরং গরিব মারার বাজেট বলে মন্তব্য করেছেন সিরাজগঞ্জ-৪ আসনের বিরোধী দলের সংসদ সদস্য মাওলানা রফিকুল ইসলাম খান। তিনি শনিবার জাতীয় সংসদে বাজেট বিষয়ে আলোচনায় অংশ ন
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