PM Tarique Rahman Says New Budget Will Be Practical and Offer Public Relief

Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman said the government's upcoming national budget is designed to be practical, balanced, and realistic, with measures aimed at providing relief for people across different income groups.

Speaking in parliament on Monday during the 18th sitting of the second session of the 13th National Parliament, which is dedicated to the national budget, Rahman outlined the government's economic priorities and acknowledged the country's ongoing financial challenges.

"The budget will be practical, balanced, and realistic," the prime minister said. "It will provide at least some relief to people from all walks of life."

Rahman said prices of essential goods have remained stable following the removal of customs duties on 61 products, describing the move as part of the government's effort to ease the cost of living.

He also acknowledged that Bangladesh continues to face multiple economic challenges but said the government would neither deny those problems nor use them as excuses.

"We do not want to ignore the country's many challenges, but we also do not want to use them as an excuse," he said.

The prime minister said the government plans to implement a three-stage economic strategy focused on recovery, transition, and reconstruction.

He added that his recent visits to Malaysia and China were intended to attract investment, increase industrial production, and create more jobs.

Rahman also said future government development projects will be evaluated based on their effectiveness and measurable results rather than the size of their budgets.

The government's proposed budget is expected to outline its broader economic strategy as Bangladesh seeks to stabilize growth, manage inflation, and strengthen long-term economic performance.