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Bangladesh Cuts FY2026 Budget Amid Economic Turmoil

6/3/2025

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Bangladesh's FY2026 budget is reduced by Tk 7,000 crore to promote fiscal stability amid economic challenges.
The budget deficit is projected at 3.62% of GDP, funded by domestic borrowing and foreign loans.
Revenue targets rise to Tk 5.64 lakh crore, yet historical collection issues remain unresolved.
Cuts in health, education, and agriculture allocations threaten human capital and food security.
Ongoing political instability hampers investment, economic growth, job creation, and inflation management.

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Story summary

Bangladesh's FY2026 budget is reduced by Tk 7,000 crore to promote fiscal stability amid economic challenges.
The budget deficit is projected at 3.62% of GDP, funded by domestic borrowing and foreign loans.
Revenue targets rise to Tk 5.64 lakh crore, yet historical collection issues remain unresolved.
Cuts in health, education, and agriculture allocations threaten human capital and food security.
Ongoing political instability hampers investment, economic growth, job creation, and inflation management.