June 3, 2025
The interim government of Bangladesh, led by Chief Adviser Dr. Muhammad Yunus, presented the national budget for the fiscal year 2025–26 on June 2, 2025. Finance Adviser Dr. Salehuddin Ahmed delivered the Tk 7.90 trillion (Tk 7,90,000 crore) budget through a televised address, emphasizing fiscal discipline, inflation control, and social equity. WikipediaUnited News Bangladesh+3Dhaka Tribune+3Dhaka Tribune+3
Key Budget Figures
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Total Expenditure: Tk 7.90 trillion
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Revenue Target: Tk 5.64 trillion, with Tk 4.99 trillion from the National Board of Revenue (NBR) and Tk 65,000 crore from other sources
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Annual Development Programme (ADP): Tk 2.30 trillion
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Budget Deficit: Tk 2.26 trillion, to be financed by Tk 1.25 trillion from domestic sources and Tk 1.01 trillion from foreign sources BSS+2The Finance Today+2National Board of Revenue+2Dhaka Tribune+2National Board of Revenue+2BSS+2BSS+1National Board of Revenue+1
Economic Goals and Reforms
The budget aims to reduce inflation to 6.5% in FY2025–26, down from over 9% in the previous fiscal year. This target is to be achieved through a combination of tight monetary policies and cautious fiscal measures. New Age
Significant reforms include the dissolution of the NBR and the establishment of two new divisions under the Ministry of Finance: the Revenue Policy Division (RPD) and the Revenue Management Division (RMD). This restructuring aims to modernize tax collection and policy implementation. Wikipedia
Sectoral Allocations
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Education: Tk 95,644 crore
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Health: Tk 41,908 crore
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ICT Division: Tk 2,144 crore, with initiatives to install digital labs in 5,000 schools and "School of the Future" rooms in 300 colleges
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Cultural Sector: Tk 824 crore, marking a slight increase from the previous fiscal year's allocation
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Election Commission: Tk 2,956 crore, to prepare for the upcoming national elections
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Defence: Tk 37,812 crore for operating expenses and Tk 916 crore for development expenditure BSS+4The Finance Today+4Bangladesh Military Forces+4The Daily StarUnited News Bangladesh+1Jagonews24+1Dhaka Tribune+3Jagonews24+3BSS+3Bangladesh Military Forces+1United News Bangladesh+1
Taxation and Revenue Measures
The budget introduces several tax reforms:
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Online Shopping: Increased costs due to higher VAT and duties
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Essential Commodities: Source tax halved to reduce prices
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Industrial Raw Materials: Advance tax reduced to support manufacturing
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Agricultural Income: Income up to Tk 500,000 remains tax-exempt
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Electric Vehicles: No surcharge imposed
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Land Transfers: Tax reduced to encourage real estate transactions Dhaka TribuneMinistry of Finance+7The Daily Star+7Dhaka Tribune+7
Social Safety and Welfare
The budget allocates Tk 405.20 crore to support families of individuals affected during the July 2024 uprising. Additionally, Tk 200 crore is proposed for research in the blue economy sector. The Finance Today
Public Engagement and Transparency
To enhance transparency and public participation, the government has made all budget documents available online. Citizens can access these documents and provide feedback through official websites and designated email addresses. Dhaka Tribune
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