Bangladesh unveiled its 55th national budget, totaling approximately $87 billion, signaling significant economic progress since its independence. Following the 1971 Liberation War, the nation’s economy was severely damaged, with a devastated industrial sector, destroyed infrastructure, and virtually depleted foreign exchange reserves. Over the past 55 years, Bangladesh has demonstrated remarkable economic recovery and growth, culminating in the capacity to formulate a budget of this scale. The budget for the 2026-27 fiscal year was presented in Parliament on Thursday, June 11th. This milestone reflects the country’s increasing economic stability and development trajectory. The budget details were released following the presentation, outlining planned expenditures and revenue projections for the upcoming fiscal year. This represents a substantial increase from the nation’s initial post-war economic conditions.