As Bangladesh’s BNP government prepares to present its first national budget, the country’s aviation and tourism industries are urging the inclusion of a coherent policy framework beyond nominal allocations. Industry representatives argue that such a framework is essential to transform these strategically important sectors into drivers of economic growth.

Aviation leaders are calling for tax exemptions on jet fuel, aircraft leasing, and operations to reduce costs and enhance competitiveness, while tourism entrepreneurs demand implementation of the long-awaited National Tourism Master Plan, stronger institutional backing, and investment incentives. The upcoming 2026–27 budget is viewed as a test of the BNP’s election pledge to make Bangladesh a regional aviation hub and a globally competitive tourism destination by 2034.

Stakeholders emphasize that the budget’s significance lies not in allocation size but in whether it signals long-term policy commitment. Both sectors seek reforms, investment, and coordination to unlock their potential, with the aviation industry focusing on cost reduction and infrastructure readiness, and the tourism sector pressing for incentives, funding, and policy continuity.