Bangladesh is preparing to unveil its national budget for the 2025–26 fiscal year next week, marking a key moment for the interim government led by Muhammad Yunus.
According to an official statement released on Thursday, Finance Adviser Salehuddin Ahmed will present the new budget on June 2.
The upcoming Bangladesh budget is projected to be 7.90 trillion taka, equivalent to nearly 65 billion U.S. dollars. It will cover the fiscal year beginning in July 2025. With no active National Parliament currently in place, the government plans to enact the budget through a presidential ordinance. The presentation will also include a televised speech by the finance adviser, outlining the nation’s economic strategy for the upcoming year.
This marks the first national budget under the interim government, and it comes at a time when Bangladesh faces both domestic and global financial challenges. The 2025–26 Bangladesh budget outlines several key macroeconomic targets, with a strong emphasis on stability and growth. A major focus will be placed on reducing inflation, which the government aims to bring down to 6.5 percent. At the same time, authorities are working to maintain the budget deficit below 5 percent of the gross domestic product (GDP), ensuring a balanced approach to spending and borrowing.
The GDP growth target has been set at 5.5 percent for the new fiscal year, a figure that reflects measured optimism. Despite prevailing economic headwinds, the government believes this growth rate is attainable through disciplined fiscal management and targeted investments.
As anticipation builds for the unveiling of the Bangladesh budget, economists and citizens alike are watching closely. The policies announced in this budget will play a crucial role in shaping the country’s financial and development trajectory over the next year.
The 2025–26 Bangladesh budget is expected to prioritize fiscal discipline, inflation control, and sustainable economic growth, reaffirming the interim administration’s commitment to steering the country toward long-term stability.