Budget snippets

From “brain drain” to “brain circulation”
The budget outlines strategies to connect highly educated and skilled Bangladeshi professionals living abroad with local education and research projects. The aim is to turn “brain drain” into “brain circulation” by involving non-resident Bangladeshi experts in national development.

Introduction of a third language
To prepare students for the global job market, the government will introduce a third language -- such as Arabic, Mandarin, Japanese, German, or Korean -- in secondary schools alongside Bangla and English.

‘One teacher, one tab’ initiative
As part of digital education reform, teachers will be provided with tablet computers to improve classroom management and support digital learning.

‘One citizen, one wallet’

To promote a cashless economy and financial inclusion, every eligible citizen will receive a secure digital wallet for personal and government transactions.

‘One teacher, one tab’ initiative
To connect job seekers with employers, the government will set up Employment Exchanges in all districts and upazilas to support both local and international job opportunities.

Development of sports villages

To promote sports and youth development, the government plans to build modern “Sports Villages” with advanced training facilities in all divisional headquarters.

Development of sports villages

The government plans a smart AI city and wider AI use in education and public services, alongside a Tk 500 crore fund for startups, women entrepreneurs, freelancers and AI ventures.

Govt to build a smart ai city

The government has banned 17 single-use plastic items and aims to cut plastic waste by 30% in five years through its 3R policy, while expanding environmental monitoring and treatment facilities.

Tax cut for essential commodities

In order to reduce living costs, the government has reduced withholding tax on 60 essential daily consumer goods.

Exemptions for dialysis

To support kidney patients, VAT and advance income tax on imported dialysis filters will be removed. This is expected to reduce the cost of each dialysis session by about Tk 800.