Bangladesh, June 10 -- The government has proposed a Tk400 crore allocation in the FY2026-27 budget to support startups, promote women's entrepreneurship, strengthen women's empowerment and encourage youth-led enterprises as part of its broader strategy to foster entrepreneurship-driven economic growth.

Finance Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury disclosed the allocation while responding to a question from Dhaka-4 lawmaker Syed Joynul Abedin in Parliament on Monday.

The minister said the government is expanding financial support programmes aimed at creating self-employment opportunities and encouraging entrepreneurship among young people and women.

He noted that concessional loans are currently being provided to young entrepreneurs ...