Bangladesh National Budget

How the FY2026 budget can make a difference amid challenges

The FY2026 budget must be more than a mere fiscal statement.

Opinion / The upcoming budget should deliver economic stability

Controlling inflation should be a top priority for the interim government.

Revised budget may be Tk 50,000cr smaller

Bangladesh’s national budget for fiscal year 2024-25 is likely to be reduced by more than Tk 50,000 crore, with the entire cut expected to be made in funds meant for the annual development programme (ADP).

Govt may trim budget by Tk 100,000cr

The interim government is planning to revise the national budget for the current fiscal year urgently and cut “wasteful expenditures” in order to alleviate the pressure on the foreign currency reserves and tame persistent inflation.

An uninspiring budget proposal

It fails to commit to reforms and address people’s sufferings

Another mostly disappointing budget

Budget admits we are in a crisis, but offers no direction out of it

FY24 budget ignores fiscal policy as a tool for equitable growth

Any effort at halting inequality and reversing the trend has to start from a political commitment, an understanding of the factors at work, and adoption of necessary measures to attain the goals.

The budget does not inspire confidence

The recent downgrade by Moody's of the credit ratings of Bangladesh’s economy and some private banks is not the only indicator that confidence is declining.

National Budget FY2023-24 / Cause for frustration for common people

There is not much in it to make us feel better in terms of its focus and measures.

May 27, 2025
May 27, 2025

How the FY2026 budget can make a difference amid challenges

The FY2026 budget must be more than a mere fiscal statement.

May 13, 2025
May 13, 2025

The upcoming budget should deliver economic stability

Controlling inflation should be a top priority for the interim government.

December 8, 2024
December 8, 2024

Revised budget may be Tk 50,000cr smaller

Bangladesh’s national budget for fiscal year 2024-25 is likely to be reduced by more than Tk 50,000 crore, with the entire cut expected to be made in funds meant for the annual development programme (ADP).

September 1, 2024
September 1, 2024

Govt may trim budget by Tk 100,000cr

The interim government is planning to revise the national budget for the current fiscal year urgently and cut “wasteful expenditures” in order to alleviate the pressure on the foreign currency reserves and tame persistent inflation.

June 8, 2024
June 8, 2024

An uninspiring budget proposal

It fails to commit to reforms and address people’s sufferings

June 6, 2024
June 6, 2024

Another mostly disappointing budget

Budget admits we are in a crisis, but offers no direction out of it

June 9, 2023
June 9, 2023

FY24 budget ignores fiscal policy as a tool for equitable growth

Any effort at halting inequality and reversing the trend has to start from a political commitment, an understanding of the factors at work, and adoption of necessary measures to attain the goals.

June 6, 2023
June 6, 2023

The budget does not inspire confidence

The recent downgrade by Moody's of the credit ratings of Bangladesh’s economy and some private banks is not the only indicator that confidence is declining.

June 1, 2023
June 1, 2023

Cause for frustration for common people

There is not much in it to make us feel better in terms of its focus and measures.

April 27, 2023
April 27, 2023

Four ways to boost clean energy in Bangladesh

Can the upcoming budget in Bangladesh guide the vulnerable power and energy sectors towards economic sustainability and energy security?