Dhaka, June 10 -- Finance and Planning Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury has indicated that controlling inflation, creating employment opportunities, encouraging investment and ensuring the welfare of disadvantaged people will be among the key priorities of the national budget for the 2026-27 fiscal year.

Speaking to reporters at his Jatiya Sangsad Bhaban office on Wednesday ahead of the budget announcement, the minister said they are preparing a budget that will focus on the welfare of people from all sections of society.

"Tomorrow we will place the budget. There is no need to be impatient. Please wait," he said.

While declining to disclose specific measures ahead of the announcement, Khosru said the budget will address the intere...