Allocation in health sector proposed to increase nearly double

The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare is expected to receive Tk69,409 crore for the FY2026–27, which represents 1.01% of the nation’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP).

The revised budget for the FY2025–26 allocated Tk35,477 crore to the sector, accounting for 0.58% of GDP, meaning the government has proposed to nearly double the budget in the FY2026–27.

According to the proposed budget, the government aims to reduce the burden of healthcare expenses on low-income people, ensure the availability of quality medicines, and establish Universal Health Coverage (UHC) to guarantee healthcare services for all citizens.

The government has also set a goal of increasing investment in the health sector, with the aim of raising it to 5% of GDP progressively and sustainably.

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