Bangladesh Budget 2026-27

Bangladesh declares Teesta masterplan national priority, PM vows to deliver

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman says the Teesta Barrage Masterplan will be implemented “at any cost” to boost northern agriculture,...

MP urges review of bicycle parts duty hike to keep transport affordable

An MP has urged the government to reconsider proposed higher duties on bicycle freewheels, citing concerns over rising bicycle...

BSREA urges wider renewable energy incentives beyond large solar firms

BSREA says renewable energy incentives in Bangladesh’s 2026–27 budget largely benefit RESCO and solar power firms, leaving residential users,...

EV tax cuts and higher fossil fuel duties signal Bangladesh’s green shift

Bangladesh’s FY2026-27 budget promotes electric vehicles and renewable energy through major tax cuts, while increasing duties on fossil fuel...

BD allocates BDT 17,345 crore for energy sector to boost security and renewables

Bangladesh’s FY2026–27 budget proposes BDT 17,345 crore for energy, focusing on renewable expansion, offshore gas exploration, grid modernisation, fuel...

Haor region receives major climate adaptation boost in FY2026-27 budget

The FY2026–27 budget prioritises Bangladesh’s haor region with increased climate adaptation funding, resilient infrastructure, water management projects and ecosystem-based...

Bangladesh budget targets climate action but funding gaps raise concerns

Experts welcome Bangladesh’s stronger climate ambitions in the FY2026-27 budget but warn that limited funding, weak financing plans and...

Bangladesh budget expands air monitoring, experts seek tougher pollution curbs

Bangladesh’s FY2026-27 budget expands air quality monitoring and cleaner transport initiatives, but experts say stronger measures targeting vehicles, brick...

Bangladesh proposes Tk 2,240 crore green budget for FY2026-27 amid concerns

Bangladesh’s FY2026-27 budget allocates Tk 2,240 crore for climate and environment initiatives, prioritising afforestation, clean transport, waste management and...