Bangladesh's government unveiled its budget for fiscal year 2026-27, outlining a 19% increase in expenditure to 9.38 trillion taka ($76 billion), financed through stronger revenue collection and external borrowing while maintaining the fiscal deficit at 3.6% of GDP, Bloomberg reported on June 11. The government is aiming for 6.5% economic growth and 7.5% inflation, and has set a revenue target of 6.95 trillion taka, around 18% higher than the revised FY2025-26 target, with the National Board of Revenue expected to generate roughly 86% of total revenue.

This is the first budget introduced by Prime Minister Tarique Rahman's BNP-led government since it assumed office in February, and it comes as public debt sits around 40% of GDP. The budget allocates resources to the technology, healthcare, tourism and small and medium enterprises sectors, including a new startup fund, expanded digital infrastructure, higher health spending, airport upgrades and concessional financing for small businesses. At the same time, the budget raises taxes on tobacco products, conventional fuel-powered vehicles and selected imports, reflecting an effort to discourage nonessential consumption and support domestic industries.