Bangladesh’s Chief Whip stated the current budget aims to overcome a fragile economic situation. He explained that the value of the Bangladeshi Taka was adjusted against the US dollar, rising from 82 to 130 Taka, in response to pressures from illicit financial outflows. This adjustment included a single-day increase of 7 Taka in the dollar’s value. The move is presented as a necessary measure to manage economic challenges related to capital flight. The government hopes this budgetary approach will stabilize the economy and address the financial pressures it faces. This represents a significant devaluation of the Taka. The Chief Whip framed the budget as a recovery strategy.