Ministries, divs asked to submit proposals by Nov 8
The Finance Division on Monday asked all ministries and divisions to send budget revision proposals by November 8...
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UK borrowing hits 5-year high
UK government borrowing reached a five-year high in September, official data showed Tuesday, adding pressure to the government ahead of its annual budget...
US budget deficit narrows just slightly despite tariff revenues
The US budget deficit narrowed just slightly over the past year, official data showed Thursday 鈥� despite a surge in customs revenues, which hit a record as president Donald Trump imposed wide-ranging tariffs since January.
Saudi Arabia budget deficit forecast more than doubles
Saudi Arabia said Tuesday it would run a budget deficit of 5.3 per cent of GDP this year, more than double the previous forecast, with oil revenues falling and higher-than-expected spending...
Implementation of ADP stands at 2.39pc in July-August
The interim government implemented only 2.39 per cent of its Annual Development Programme (ADP) in the first two months of the financial year 2025-26, a decline from the same period last year despite a shortened budget...
Errant ministries, divisions to face fund suspension
The Finance Division on Thursday warned that if ministries and divisions failed to comply with the budget implementation measures, they would face fund suspension, officials said...
ICMAB holds post-budget discussion
The Institute of Cost and Management Accountants of Bangladesh on Saturday organised 鈥楶ost-Budget Discussion on the National Budget 2025鈥�26鈥� at its premises in the capital, said a press release...
Govt needs to explain to public time, cost overruns of projects
THE persistent culture of time and cost overruns of project is unacceptable. Despite the government鈥檚 instructions for agencies to complete projects with the original budget and by the original deadlines, most continue to undergo revisions. The cost of two, out of three, projects for the construction of mass rapid transit lines are now likely to increase by about Tk 1,600...
US budget deficit widens but customs receipts surge on tariffs
The US government saw its budget deficit widen from the prior year in the October to June period as spending rose, but customs duties surged to a record after President Donald Trump鈥檚 wide-ranging tariffs on imports...
Austerity steps revised
The interim government has revised austerity measures for the current financial year (2025-26), dropping the provision of saving 20 per cent power and fuel oils from allocations under the annual budget...
DSCC approves Tk 3,841.38 crore budget for FY26
The Dhaka South City Corporation has approved a budget of Tk 3,841.38 crore for the financial year 2025鈥�26...
BMU approves Tk 976cr budget
The annual budget of Bangladesh Medical University worth over Tk 976 crore for the fiscal year 2025-2026 was approved by the university鈥檚 syndicate on Saturday...
JU approves Tk 323.35cr budget for FY2025-26
The authorities of Jahangirnagar University on Saturday approved an annual budget of Tk 323.35 crore for the financial year 2025-26...
DNCC approves Tk鈥�6,069cr budget for FY鈥�2025鈥�26
The Dhaka North City Corporation on Wednesday approved Tk鈥�6,069鈥痗rore budget for the financial year 2025鈥�26...
Bangladesh to get $400m budget support from AIIB
The government of Bangladesh has signed a loan agreement of $400 million as budget support with the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) to implement the 鈥楥limate Resilient Inclusive Development Programme-Subprogram 2鈥�...
Govt worried over rise in deposits in Swiss banks
Finance adviser Salehuddin Ahmed on Sunday said that they were worried over the rise in deposits by Bangladeshis in Swiss banks...
Tk 7.9 lakh crore budget passed
The national budget worth Tk聽7.9 lakh crore for the 2025-26 financial year was passed on Sunday, with the interim government dropping the money legalisation facility in the real estate sector amid criticism.
Budget not amiable for equitable economy: CPD
The proposed national budget for FY2025鈥�26 has failed to address the ongoing economic challenges in the country, speakers said at a dialogue organised by the Centre for Policy Dialogue in Dhaka on Sunday...
FY26 budget to be passed today
The interim government is going to pass the national budget for the 2025-26 financial year today, with the proposed money legalisation facility through the construction of buildings on own land and the purchase of flats likely to be dropped.
Budget utilisation in social protection sees steady growth: Report
The budget utilisation rate for social protection in Bangladesh has improved in recent years, largely due to the implementation of a comprehensive social security framework, although the average utilisation remains around 85 per cent of the original allocation...
NBR open on June 21, 28 for budget work
In order to ensure the smooth execution of the proposed budget for the financial year 2025-26, the National Board of Revenue has decided to keep all revenue-related departments open on June 21 and 28, both Saturdays...
Both Dhaka Univ, UGC should mind research allocation issues
RESEARCH allocation in the budget of the University of Dhaka has always been a poor show of the authorities as it has happened, too, in the budget for the 2025鈥�2026 financial year. The university鈥檚 syndicate on June 16 approved the 2026 budget with Tk 215.7 million set aside for research, which accounts for 2.08 per cent of the total outlay of about Tk 10.35 billion. The...
Scope for fiscal steps under new model wasted
The interim government has wasted a huge opportunity for formulating the national budget under a new model that embodies the spirit of July uprising, said economists and politicians at a discussion on Wednesday...
DU approves Tk 1,035.45cr budget for FY 2025鈥�26
Dhaka University approved a budget of Tk 1,035.45 crore for the 2025鈥�26 financial year, with only Tk 21.57 crore or 2.08 per cent of the total allocated for research.
Govt in dilemma over money legalisation facility
The interim government is in a dilemma about whether to keep the proposed undisclosed money legalisation facility or not in the national budget for the 2025-26 financial year, finance ministry officials said...
Interests of common people not considered: discussion
Politicians, academics and professionals at a discussion in Dhaka on Saturday said that the proposed budget for the fiscal year 2025鈥�26 was traditional and failed to take projects for the welfare of the people in the country...
Investing in energy future
BANGLADESH stands at a crossroads. On the one hand, it faces intensifying climate risks, mounting fuel import costs and increasing energy demand; on the other, it has the opportunity to shape a more sustainable and resilient energy future. The national budget for the 2025-26 financial year, recently unveiled, provides a timely lens through which to assess how seriously...
Challenges of social protection in budget
THE challenge of addressing extreme poverty is both urgent and complex. While Bangladesh has made significant strides in poverty reduction since the 1990s, recent economic headwinds, including persistent inflation, global commodity price fluctuations, and post-pandemic recovery pressures, have exposed vulnerabilities of millions living just above or below...
Reimagining health for all
BANGLADESH鈥橲 healthcare system has long grappled with systemic challenges: underfunding, urban-centric services, and a fragmented referral structure. Historically, health sector allocations have hovered around 5 per cent of the national budget, translating to less than 1 per cent of GDP. This chronic underinvestment, compounded by unprecedented corruption...
Reforming education sector
AS BANGLADESH unveils its national budget for the 2025鈥�26 financial year, the country stands at a defining moment. Despite repeated commitments, successive governments have failed to make significant increases in education funding. Public investment has consistently remained below the levels needed to deliver meaningful outcomes. With education funding...
