Dhaka, 2 June: A special session of the Advisory Council was held this morning at the Office of the Chief Adviser in Tejgaon, Dhaka, where the national budget proposal for the fiscal year 2025–2026 received formal approval. The meeting, chaired by the Chief Adviser, commenced at 9:30 AM and concluded at 12:30 PM.
📊 Key Highlights of the Approved Budget:
| Aspect | Details |
| Fiscal Year | 2025–2026 |
| Budget Number (National) | 54th Budget |
| Total Proposed Budget Size | ৳ 7,89,999 crore (789,999 crore taka) |
| Approving Authority | Advisory Council, Government of Bangladesh |
| Meeting Venue | Office of the Chief Adviser, Tejgaon, Dhaka |
| Meeting Time | 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM |
| Date of Approval | Monday, 2 June |
📺 Public Broadcast of Budget Statement
Later today, at 3:00 PM, Financial Adviser Mr. Salehuddin Ahmed will present the official budget statement. Due to the absence of a national parliament, the Government has decided that this year’s budget will be broadcast simultaneously across all state and private media platforms.
🔉 Official Broadcast Details:
- Time of Broadcast: 3:00 PM (Monday, 2 June)
- Speaker: Salehuddin Ahmed, Financial Adviser
- Primary Broadcast Channel: Bangladesh Television (BTV)
- Simultaneous Broadcast Partners: All private television and radio channels
- Distribution Method: Media outlets will receive the broadcast feed directly from BTV
📢 According to an official government press release, all private television and radio stations are requested to air the budget speech simultaneously using the broadcast feed provided by Bangladesh Television.
This year’s national budget marks a significant milestone as Bangladesh prepares for the fiscal year ahead without an active Parliament. The Advisory Council, acting as the nation’s highest policymaking body under this interim arrangement, has ensured that the budget is adopted and will be made public in a transparent and coordinated manner.
