, June 20 -- Amid mounting fiscal pressure and growing development needs the government has embarked on a medium-term reform agenda aimed at making every taka of public spending count while strengthening revenue collection and safeguarding debt sustainability.

The strategy outlined in the FY2026-27 national budget seeks to improve the quality and efficiency of public expenditure, raise the country's revenue base, and reduce reliance on debt-driven growth as Bangladesh navigates a challenging economic environment marked by inflationary pressures and global uncertainties.

At the heart of the reform agenda is a strategic expenditure framework designed to ensure that public spending is aligned with national development priorities and delive...