A national budget is meant to serve citizens. The question is: how much of the nation’s resources really reaches citizens in the end, and how much is used in simply maintaining the machinery of government?

The national budget and the finance bill are not merely statements of government income and expenditure; they are key policy instruments that shape the future direction of the economy

In his paper, Nurullah described the proposed budget’s recognition of the creative economy as a significant step forward, noting that it marks the first time the sector has been formally identified as a key driver of national economic development.

Discover how national budget changes lower essential costs for everyday life. Tax reductions slash healthcare bills, reduce grocery expenses, and make laptops affordable, empowering women entrepreneurs while driving sustainable green choices for family financial wellbeing.

Leverage the proposed national budget cigarette price hikes to finally quit smoking. Track daily savings and health milestones with digital tools while identifying individual routines to successfully replace cravings, transforming financial pressure into a healthier lifestyle.

Keep the budget in line with ground realities.

In the first half of 2025, Bangladesh’s economic headlines have swung between cautious optimism and deepening alarm.

The government has planned a Tk 8.48 lakh crore budget for the next fiscal year, up 6.3 percent from this year’s budget, as it looks to usher in a period of moderate growth and low inflation.

Dirty toilets, too much crowd, inadequate space, lack of privacy, and lack of water and soap in the toilets were cited as the top reasons for menstruating girls missing schools.

The negligence of quality education is reflected in the growing youth unemployment rates.

The budget has increased across all levels of education. On the surface, the numbers appear to align with the government’s claims about education being one of the most important sectors to invest in. While there has been an increase in the amount proposed, it simply falls short of global standards.

The forthcoming FY2024-25 national budget must show that we mean business.

Despite repeated promises to better utilise the allocated funds for development, this fiscal year’s spending so far has been the lowest in eight years.

Unlike public sector retirees, private sector employees do not get pensions

In a highly competitive market like the egg market, one would expect prices to remain stable. They can rise, but over time.

The proposed national budget for the next fiscal year does not address the interests of electrical equipment makers, which goes against the government’s aim of establishing Bangladesh as an industry-intensive nation, said an official.

The Bangladesh Elevator Escalators and Lift Importers Association (BEELIA) yesterday demanded the withdrawal of the proposed duty on imports of elevators and escalators in the national budget for fiscal year (FY) 2023-24.

Bangladesh Bank is planning on launching a digital bank with an AI-based credit rating system, as per Finance Minister AHM Mustafa Kamal in his latest proposal for the National Budget 2023-24. 

The government is planning on digitising 80% of information and processes on government services by 2023 and 100% by 2025, as per Finance Minister AHM Mustafa Kamal in his latest proposal of the National Budget 2023-24.

Despite being the last budget before the next general election, the government has little scope to unveil a big spending plan for the next fiscal year owing to limited fiscal space driven by lower-than-expected revenue collection, a noted economist said.