Bangladesh’s Finance Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury proposed a record 9.38 trillion taka (approximately $87.8 billion) budget for the fiscal year 2026-27 on Thursday. This represents the largest budget in the nation’s history, with a primary focus on economic recovery. The proposed budget aims to address the current inflation rate, which stands at over 9.5 percent. Questions remain regarding the feasibility of achieving significant inflation reduction given ongoing global challenges. The Minister’s first budget prioritizes revitalizing the economy, though specific strategies for curbing inflation were not detailed in initial reports. Ongoing conflicts in the Middle East and other global economic factors pose potential obstacles to these goals. Further details regarding revenue projections and expenditure allocations are expected to be released.