Dhaka, June 13 -- Prof. Dr. Muhammad Mahboob Ali :

In Bangladesh, fiscal policy-which includes government spending and taxation-plays a vital role in shaping the economy through the annual budget that details resource allocation. This budget serves as the cornerstone of fiscal policy, influencing macroeconomic stability, growth, and income distribution. The proposed national budget for the fiscal year 2025-26 consists of several key elements:Total Budget Size: Taka 7.90 lakh croreRevenue Target: Taka 5.64 lakh croreOf this amount, Taka 4.99 lakh crore is anticipated from the National Board of Revenue (NBR), while Taka 65,000 crore will be sourced from other means.Annual Development Programme (ADP): Taka 2.30 lakh croreThis allocation inc...