The Appropriation Bill authorises the government to spend up to Tk 15.15 trillion from the Consolidated Fund, while lawmakers also approved tax changes, including a higher tax-free income threshold
June 30, 2026
Senior Correspondent
bdnews24.com
Parliament has greenlit a Tk 9.38 trillion national budget for the 2026–27 fiscal year, clearing the government's spending plan for the new financial year beginning on Jul 1.
The budget was passed through the Appropriation Bill, 2026 on Tuesday, after lawmakers approved the Finance Bill, 2026 the previous day with 64 amendments, including a higher tax-free income threshold and tax relief in several areas.
The amount is Tk 3.93bn higher than the allocation for the outgoing fiscal year
The budget projects GDP (gross domestic product) growth of 6.5 percent and inflation of 7.5 percent for 2026-27 fiscal year. Both…
Lawmakers approve the changes by voice vote after rejecting a proposal to seek public opinion
The finance minister is proposing Bangladesh's largest-ever budget, setting a 6.5% growth target and pledging to bring inflation…
Higher foreign borrowing and ambitious revenue targets will be central to financing the government's plans
Its estimate focuses on governance, taxation and education reforms
