Dhaka, June 30 -- Dhaka University authorities have presented Tk10.33 billion (Tk 1,033.21 crore) proposed budget for the fiscal year 2026-27, with more than half of the total allocation earmarked for salaries and allowances of teachers, officers and employees. The proposed budget is Tk 58.41 million lower than the previous year's budget.

DU Treasurer Prof M Jahangir Alam Chowdhury presented the proposed budget at the annual Senate meeting held at the Nabab Nawab Ali Chowdhury Senate Bhaban on Monday.

The proposed budget was set against a total demand of Tk14.22 billion. The University Grants Commission (UGC) allocated Tk9.49 billion, covering 66.73 per cent of the demand, while the university expects Tk850 million from its own sources....