Dhaka, June 30 -- Parliament has greenlit a Tk 9.38 trillion national budget for the 2026-27 fiscal year, clearing the government's spending plan for the new financial year beginning on Jul 1.

The budget was passed through the Appropriation Bill, 2026 on Tuesday, after lawmakers approved the Finance Bill, 2026 the previous day with 64 amendments, including a higher tax-free income threshold and tax relief in several areas.

Finance Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury unveiled the budget proposal on Jun 11 under the theme "Journey Towards a Democratic, Humane and Inclusive Economy".

The proposed expenditure is 19 percent higher than the revised budget for FY2025-26 and is equivalent to 13.73 percent of Bangladesh's gross domestic produ...