Finance and Planning Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury has said the upcoming national budget for the 2026-27 fiscal year is being formulated with the interests of all citizens in mind, despite the government's inherited economic challenges.
Speaking to reporters at the Secretariat on Wednesday, the minister said the budget, scheduled to be presented in Parliament on 11 June, would seek to address the needs of people from all walks of life while laying the groundwork for economic recovery and long-term growth.
Amir Khosru acknowledged that the government assumed office amid a fragile economic situation marked by rising poverty, weak investment, a heavy debt burden and various structural challenges. Despite these constraints, he said efforts were underway to deliver a budget that promotes broader economic participation and ensures that the benefits of growth reach ordinary citizens.
According to the minister, the government is committed to creating an economy where all segments of society can contribute and benefit. He described the upcoming budget as an important first step toward restoring stability and rebuilding confidence in the economy.
Highlighting the government's economic priorities, Khosru said Bangladesh must move away from dependence on excessive borrowing and monetary expansion and instead encourage greater investment-led growth. He stressed that sustainable investment would be key to generating employment, boosting productivity and strengthening the country's economic foundations.
The minister also noted that a significant portion of public expenditure is currently being used to service debt obligations, making it necessary to improve financial management and gradually reduce dependence on loans. He said the government is working to restore discipline in the financial sector and strengthen macroeconomic stability.
Amir Khosru expressed optimism that ongoing reforms would help correct long-standing economic distortions and protect public interests. He added that these measures would contribute to the country's broader ambition of becoming a trillion-dollar economy in the future.
