C T Online Desk: The proposed budget places special emphasis on education, healthcare, good governance, civic services and employment generation, he says.
Finance Adviser Salehuddin Ahmed on Monday said the proposed Tk 790,000 crore national budget for the fiscal year 2025–26 was formulated with a focus on prioritising people over infrastructure.
“For the first time, we are proposing a budget that is smaller than the previous one. Instead of merely highlighting physical infrastructure development, this time we are giving priority to people,” said Salehuddin while unveiling the proposed budget for 2025–26 in a televised speech.
He emphasised that guaranteeing fundamental rights, ensuring a decent standard of living, securing livelihoods, and creating an equitable environment are essential to building an effective state and a strong society.
“Without these critical elements, a state becomes dysfunctional and the foundation of society weakens,” the adviser said.
The proposed budget places special emphasis on education, healthcare, good governance, civic services and employment generation, he said.
Besides, the budget addresses emerging global realities, including the Fourth Industrial Revolution, Bangladesh’s graduation from the LDC category, and the opportunities and challenges posed by climate change.
“We aim to harness new opportunities and tackle upcoming challenges to ensure sustainable development,” Salehuddin added.
The Finance Adviser started the presentation of the Tk 790,000 crore national budget for the 2025–26 fiscal year, which begins in July 1.
This is the first time Salehuddin, a former central bank governor, has presented the national budget, as well as the first budget presented by the interim government led by Prof Muhammad Yunus.
