# Khelafat Majlish Criticizes Debt-Dependent Budget, Warns It Won't Solve Economic Crisis

*Khelafat Majlish says the proposed budget for 2026-27 is overly ambitious and reliant on debt.*

June 13, 2026 · Politics

## At a glance

- Khelafat Majlish criticizes the proposed 2026-27 budget as debt-dependent and overly ambitious.
- The budget has a deficit of 2.43 trillion Taka, to be covered by domestic and foreign loans.
- Significant budget allocation for debt interest payments and operating expenses.
- Positive aspects include initiatives to reduce essential commodity prices and increased allocation for education and health.
- Calls for measures to combat corruption, curb inflation, and prevent economic wastage.

Khelafat Majlish has criticized the proposed budget for the 2026-27 fiscal year, calling it debt-dependent and overly ambitious. In a statement on Thursday, the party's Amir, Maulana Abdul Basit Azad, and Secretary General, Ahmad Abdul Kader, highlighted that the proposed budget of 9.38 trillion Taka has a deficit of 2.43 trillion Taka, which the government plans to cover through domestic and foreign loans. The leaders noted that a significant portion of the budget will be spent on debt interest payments and operating expenses, and questioned the feasibility of the revenue target of 6.95 trillion Taka.

## Criticism and Positive Notes

While criticizing the budget, Khelafat Majlish also acknowledged positive aspects such as initiatives to reduce the prices of essential commodities and the goal of allocating 5% of GDP to education and health sectors. The party also called for effective measures to combat corruption, curb inflation, and prevent economic wastage.

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Source: https://pulsetoday.com.bd/en/politics/khelafat-majlish-criticizes-debt-dependent-budget