Dhaka, June 11 -- Finance and Planning Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury entered the Parliament chamber carrying a black briefcase on Thursday afternoon ahead of placing the national budget for the 2026-27 fiscal year.

The briefcase contained the budget documents and the Finance Bill of the BNP-led government.

A few minutes before 3:00pm, the Finance Minister entered the House alongside Prime Minister Tarique Rahman.

As they walked into the chamber, photojournalists captured the moment with a flurry of camera clicks.

Lawmakers from both the treasury and opposition benches welcomed the Finance Minister by thumping their desks.

Dressed in a navy-blue suit and blue tie, Amir Khosru appeared relaxed and smiling as he took his seat in...