Dhaka, June 9 -- Opposition Jamaat-e-Islami has proposed a Tk 8.39 trillion "shadow budget" ahead of the government's spending plan for the 2026-27 fiscal year.

The proposal prioritises public administration, law and order, anti-corruption reforms, revenue collection, debt servicing, and investment in education and technology.

At a press conference held in Moghbazar on Tuesday, the party said it formulated its "shadow budget" based on six principles.

It comes two days before the finance minister presents the national budget in parliament.

Three of the principles are establishing good governance, comprehensive reforms of the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) and the National Board of Revenue (NBR) within state institutions, and maximum ...