Bangladesh, June 13 -- Finance and Planning Minister Amir Khasru Mahmud Chowdhury has described the proposed national budget for fiscal year 2026-27 as an "inclusive budget", saying it seeks to bring people from all walks of life into the country's economic mainstream despite existing resource constraints.

The minister unveiled the Tk 9.38 lakh crore budget in parliament on Thursday and elaborated on its objectives at a post-budget press conference held at the Osmani Memorial Auditorium in Dhaka on Friday.

"This budget is for everyone," Amir Khasru said. "We have limitations in resources, but within those limits we have tried to include all classes and professions. No one has been left outside."

He said the government had taken steps ...