Dhaka, June 3 -- In a push to stimulate investment, the proposed national budget for fiscal year 2025-26 has earmarked Tk 50.4 billion for Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs).

In his Tk 7.9 trillion budget presentation on Monday, Finance Advisor Salehuddin Ahmed said investment in the private sector calls for a proper environment.

"So, we are trying to identify the existing obstacles in the way of investment and find out about them as soon as possible," he said, adding that foreign investors have lined up to finance the private sector.

"We are also paying special attention to encouraging the implementation of investment projects through public-private partnerships in regions with potential in the country. I am proposing to allocate Tk 5...