The new national budget presented by Finance Adviser Salehuddin Ahmed lays out a Tk 7.90 trillion plan designed to steady the economy and support jobs. It aims to balance careful spending with a push to raise more revenue so the government can meet day to day costs while still investing in people. Leaders say the plan is smaller than the previous budget but more focused, moving some funds from large projects into things that help households, farmers, factories and exporters. Revenue measures are central to the plan, with officials setting higher collection targets so public money can pay for teachers and health workers without borrowing too much. At the same time the budget keeps room for development work that supports roads, power and local industries, though the size of that development fund has been trimmed to keep the overall plan realistic. Government pay and routine costs are a big part of the papers, and steady allowances and salary lines are kept so public services do not stumble. New steps are aimed at helping small businesses and exporters by cutting red tape, offering clearer rules for trade and making it easier for factories to plan for steady supplies and orders. The budget also highlights social safety measures that reach more people than before, with targeted support intended to protect the poorest families and keep more people connected to the job market. Health and education receive continued support, with funds aimed at keeping clinics and schools open and improving access in towns and rural areas alike. Officials say predictable funding for these services helps families and communities plan their lives and reduces sudden shocks that make daily life harder. To keep prices and basic costs under control, the plan pairs spending choices with policies to steady markets, which should help families manage household budgets and save more for the future. The government also plans measures to encourage green and climate smart projects, and to support farming with clearer supply plans and better market access so local food production can grow. Traders and experts welcomed parts of the plan that make trade smoother, as clearer rules and simpler paperwork can speed up imports and exports and lower costs for businesses. Overall, the new budget is framed as a practical tool to steady the economy, protect vulnerable people and give businesses a clearer path to grow. Community groups, factory owners and employers now look to steady supplies, clear rules and funding so they can keep producing, hiring and serving their customers. The budget is meant to be a steady bridge to better days, giving families and firms a clearer view of the year ahead while officials work to deliver the promises.
