Dhaka, June 15 -- A coalition of 14 organisations working for the rights of persons with disabilities, led by Access Bangladesh Foundation, has expressed concern over the proposed Tk 9.38 trillion national budget for the fiscal year 2026-27, saying the allocation for persons with disabilities remains highly inadequate, according to a press release.

In a joint reaction meeting held on Sunday, the coalition said although allowances and educational stipends for persons with disabilities have been marginally raised in the new budget, the increase is entirely insufficient against the backdrop of soaring commodity prices and high inflation.

The keynote statements during the meeting were delivered by Albert Mollah, executive director of Access...