The government has proposed BDT 2.3 trillion for the Annual Development Program (ADP) in the upcoming FY 2025–26. This is an increase from the revised ADP of BDT 2.16 trillion in the current fiscal year. Of the total proposed development spending, 70 percent has been allocated to five major sectors, with transport and communication alone receiving 25 percent.

Finance Adviser Dr. Salehuddin Ahmed unveiled the BDT 7.89 trillion national budget on Monday (June 2) at 3:00 pm.

He said the ADP has been set at BDT 2.3 trillion. BDT 350 billion has been reduced from the original allocation in the current fiscal year to reduce unnecessary expenditure. Of this amount, BDT 1.44 trillion will come from domestic sources, while BDT 860 billion will be sourced from foreign loans.

Out of the total ADP allocation, BDT 2.15 trillion has been earmarked for specific projects.

Transport and communication will receive the highest share, with BDT 589.73 billion or 25.64 percent of the ADP. The power and energy sector is set to receive BDT 323.92 billion or 14.08 percent. The education sector will get BDT 285.57 billion or 12.42 percent.

The housing and community facilities sector has been allocated BDT 227.76 billion or 9.90 percent, while the health sector will receive BDT 181.48 billion or 7.89 percent.

Other key allocations include: BDT 134.72 billion for local government and rural development; BDT 107.95 billion for agriculture; BDT 106.41 billion for environment, climate change, and water resources; BDT 50.38 billion for industry and economic services; BDT 38.94 billion for science and ICT; BDT 36.75 billion for religion, culture, and entertainment; BDT 27.77 billion for public order and safety; BDT 20.18 billion for social protection; BDT 18.77 billion for general public services; and BDT 4.75 billion for defense.