Dr Salehuddin Ahmed, adviser for the Ministry of Finance, presented the proposed national budget for the fiscal year 2025–26 on Bangladesh Television on Monday, mentioning a deficit of Tk2,26,000 crore, which accounts for 3.6% of GDP.
The total budget has been set at nearly Tk7,90,000 crore, which is approximately 25% of the country’s GDP.
In his speech, broadcast live on BTV, Salahuddin said that Tk5,60,000 crore has been allocated for operational and other expenditures, while Tk2,30,000 crore has been earmarked for the Annual Development Programme (ADP).
The revenue collection target has been set at Tk5,64,000 crore, equivalent to 9% of GDP.
Of this, the National Board of Revenue (NBR) is expected to contribute Tk4,99,000 crore, with the remaining Tk65,000 crore to be sourced from non-NBR revenue streams.
To bridge this gap, Tk1,25,000 crore will be sourced domestically and Tk1,01,000 crore from external financing.
An analysis of sector-wise allocations reveals that Tk97,000 crore has been set aside for salaries and allowances, while debt servicing costs are projected at Tk1,22,000 crore.
