Dhaka, June 11 -- FY2027 Education Budget Snapshot

Funding boost: Education allocation rises to Tk 1.37tn, reaching 2% of GDP, the highest share in recent years.

Long-term pledge: The government sets a target to raise education spending gradually to 5% of GDP.

Sector-wide increase: Allocations climb sharply across primary, secondary, technical, madrasa, medical education sectors.

Hope with caution: Academics welcome the increase but urge stronger oversight to ensure real improvements in learning quality.

Skills-driven future: Technical education, AI-based learning, third-language teaching, research, innovation get priority.

The proposed budget for 2026-27 has raised education spending both in absolute terms and as a share of gross d...