The government has proposed one of the largest education budgets in the country's history, allocating Tk 1,36,606 crore to the sector for the next fiscal year.
The proposed allocation represents a substantial increase from the Tk 87,206 crore earmarked for education in the current fiscal year.
According to the government, the increased investment is intended to develop a skilled workforce and support the transition to a knowledge-based economy.
Presenting the proposed budget, the finance minister said the government has set a revenue collection target of Tk 695,000 crore. The resulting budget deficit of Tk 2,43,000 crore is planned to be financed through a mix of domestic and external borrowing.
Finance Minister Amir Khasru Mahmud Chowdhury unveiled the proposed national budget for the 2026–27 fiscal year in parliament on Thursday.
The proposed budget, the first under the current government, has an outlay of Tk938,000 crore.
