Dhaka, June 2 -- The proposed national budget for the 2025-26 fiscal year has allocated Tk 200 crore for scientific research activities, while a separate allocation of Tk 100 crore has been made to support technology-based start-ups.

Presenting the budget on Monday, Finance Adviser Dr Salehuddin Ahmed said the allocation for scientific research aims to support fundamental research as well as exploration and sustainable management of marine resources, thereby tapping into the potential of the blue economy.

Highlighting the country's progress in the ICT sector, the finance adviser noted that digital ICT labs have been established in 5,000 educational institutions across the country, along with the setting up of ICT Schools of the Future i...