Bangladesh, April 12 -- The BNP-led government is preparing to expand public spending significantly in the upcoming national budget, citing growing economic pressures and policy commitments, according to senior officials who attended a high-level meeting on Friday.

The proposed budget for the 2026-27 fiscal year is expected to reach around Tk9.1 lakh crore, marking a notable increase from the current fiscal framework.

Officials said the expansion is being driven by global economic uncertainties, rising subsidy requirements, increasing interest payment obligations and plans for a partial salary adjustment for government employees, alongside a stronger focus on social safety net programmes.

The decisions were discussed at the second meet...