The actual fiscal deficit in the proposed national budget for fiscal year 2026-27 could be close to Tk 4 lakh crore, according to Research and Policy Integration for Development (RAPID).

The NBR has been assigned a revenue collection target of Tk 6.04 trillion, but RAPID expects a shortfall of at least Tk 1 trillion, says its Chairman MA Razzaque

The budget projects GDP (gross domestic product) growth of 6.5 percent and inflation of 7.5 percent for 2026-27 fiscal year. Both targets warrant serious scrutiny.