Human rights and development activist Khushi Kabir has expressed concern over proposed budget cuts to Bangladesh’s women and children’s development sector. She warns that insufficient budgetary reflection of women’s progress could hinder the achievement of gender equality. The proposed budget, presented to the National Parliament on Thursday, allocates funds to the Ministry of Women and Children Affairs that are 371 crore less than the revised budget for the current fiscal year. This reduction raises questions about the government’s commitment to crucial programs supporting vulnerable populations. Kabir emphasized the importance of adequate funding to ensure continued advancements in women’s empowerment and child welfare initiatives. Further details regarding the specific impacts of the cuts are expected to emerge as the budget is debated. The proposed allocation has sparked debate among advocacy groups and policymakers.