, May 18 -- The government is set to implement a strategic shift in the national budget for fiscal year 2026-27 by significantly reducing its reliance on internal debt, particularly from the banking sector, according to an official working on budget preparation.

This move aims to maintain macroeconomic stability, control persistent inflation, and ensure an uninterrupted flow of credit to the private sector, the official said, wishing anonymity.

According to sources at the Ministry of Finance and Bangladesh Bank, the proposed budget for FY27 is estimated at Tk 9.38 lakh crore. While the projected budget deficit stands at approximately Tk 2.43 lakh crore, the government plans to borrow only Tk 1.19 lakh crore from internal sources.

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