, June 11 -- Finance Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury has started unveiling the national budget - with an outlay of Tk 9.38 lakh crore - for the fiscal year 2026-27 in Parliament.

He began presenting the annual financial statement at 3:05pm on Thursday after obtaining permission from Speaker Hafiz Uddin Ahmad.

Diplomats and distinguished citizens are attending the budget session. Invited guests are listening to the finance minister's budget speech from the VVIP and other visitors' galleries.

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