The interim government in the national budget for fiscal year 2025–26 allocated Tk 2,956 crore for the Election Commission Secretariat, signalling the government’s commitment to preparing for national elections to ensure a political transition.
Finance Adviser Dr Salehuddin Ahmed began presenting the Tk 7 lakh 90 thousand crore (Tk 709,000 crore) budget at 3:00pm on Monday, June 2.
In the absence of a functioning parliament and elected government, the budget is being announced via a televised speech broadcast on Bangladesh Television, instead of being tabled in the Jatiya Sangsad.
According to sources from the Ministry of Finance, the budget allocates a total of Tk 13 lakh 60 thousand 261 crore (Tk 1,360,261 crore) across various ministries, departments, and institutions.
Of this, Tk 6 lakh 55 thousand 748 crore (Tk 655,748 crore) is marked as committed expenditure and Tk 7 lakh 4 thousand 513 crore (Tk 704,513 crore) is categorised under other expenditures
This marks an increase compared to both the proposed and revised budgets of the current fiscal year.
Key allocations for key institutions
President’s Office: Tk 34 crore
The President’s Office will receive Tk 34 crore, while the National Parliament —though not currently functional—will be allocated Tk 232 crore .
Chief Adviser’s Office: Tk 3,556 crore
A significant allocation of Tk 3,556 crore has been earmarked for the Chief Adviser’s Office, reflecting administrative needs during the caretaker period.
Cabinet Division: Tk 116 Crore
The Cabinet Division will receive Tk 116 crore, while the Supreme Court of Bangladesh is set to get Tk 250 crore.
Finance Division tops the list: Tk 7,72,106 crore
The largest allocation among all departments goes to the Finance Division, receiving a staggering Tk 7,72,106 crore , underscoring its central role in managing national finances during the transitional phase.
Other major allocations include:
- Comptroller and Auditor General: Tk 2,840 crore
- Internal Resources Division: Tk 3,126 crore
- Financial Institutions Division: Tk 3,521 crore
- Economic Relations Division (ERD): Tk 61,584 crore
- Planning Commission: Tk 10,905 crore
- Monitoring and Evaluation Unit: Tk 1,830 crore
- Statistics and Information Management Division: Tk 4,670 crore
Ministries and Divisions: Sector-wise breakdown
Defence and security
- Defence Ministry: Tk 40,851 crore
- Armed Forces Division: Tk 47,000 crore
- Public Safety Division (Home Affairs): Tk 27,010 crore
- Security Services Division: Tk 438 crore
Education and human capital development
- Primary and Mass Education: Tk 35,403 crore
- Secondary and Higher Education: Tk 47,564 crore
- Science and Technology Ministry: Tk 12,869 crore
- Technical and Madrasa Education: Tk 12,678 crore
Health and family welfare
- Healthcare Division: Tk 31,220 crore
- Health, Education & Family Welfare Department: Tk 10,886 crore
- Ministry of Women and Children Affairs: Tk 5,770 crore
- Ministry of Social Welfare Tk 13,991 crore
Infrastructure and utilities
- Local Government Division: Tk 42,433 crore
- Road Transport and Highways: Tk 38,496 crore
- Power Division: Tk 20,342 crore
- Water Resources Ministry: Tk 11,204 crore
- Housing and Public Works Ministry: Tk 5,110 crore
- Bridges Division: Tk 622 crore
Economy and Trade
- Commerce Ministry: Tk 6,070 crore
- Textiles and Jute Ministry: Tk 480 crore
- Industries Ministry: Tk 1,891 crore
- Expatriates' Welfare and Overseas Employment: Tk 855 crore
Transport and logistics
- Railways Ministry: Tk 11,944 crore
- Shipping Ministry: Tk 10,279 crore
- Civil Aviation and Tourism Ministry: Tk 2,455 crore
Food and disaster preparedness
- Food Ministry: Tk 29,541 crore
- Disaster Management and Relief Ministry: Tk 10,362 crore
Governance and public administration
- Public Administration Ministry: Tk 5,190 crore
- Bangladesh Public Service Commission (BPSC): Tk 1,490 crore
- Law and Justice Ministry: Tk 2,675 crore
- Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC): Tk 191 crore
- Legislative and Parliamentary Affairs Division: Tk 460 crore
Social development and cultural affairs
- Youth and Sports Ministry: Tk 2,423 crore
- Cultural Affairs Ministry: Tk 824 crore
- Religious Affairs Ministry: Tk 2,183 crore
- Post and Telecommunications Division: Tk 2,148 crore
- Chittagong Hill Tracts Affairs: Tk 1,361 crore
Agriculture and fisheries
- Agriculture Ministry: Tk 27,224 crore
- Fisheries and Livestock Ministry: Tk 3,392 crore
Environment and Labour
- Environment, Forest and Climate Change: Tk 2,144 crore
- Labour and Employment Ministry: Tk 4,380 crore
Utilities and Urban Development
- Liberation War Affairs Ministry: Tk 7,330 crore
- Rural Development and Cooperatives Division: Tk 1,100 crore
- Broadcasting Ministry: Tk 1,100 crore
With a strong emphasis on institutional stability, governance , and infrastructure development , the FY 2025–26 budget appears to prioritise maintaining essential services and laying groundwork for eventual elections.
While there are no sweeping reforms or major stimulus packages, the allocations reflect a cautious but comprehensive approach to public finance management in a politically uncertain environment.
As the nation awaits the full budget speech, these figures offer a glimpse into how resources are being distributed across critical sectors—laying the foundation for a stable transition ahead of expected elections.