The government today proposed an allocation of Tk 1,844 crore for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in the fiscal year 2026-27, increasing spending to support Bangladesh's growing diplomatic engagements and international commitments.

Finance Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury unveiled the proposed allocation while placing the national budget in the Jatiya Sangsad.

Of the total allocation, Tk 1,610 crore has been earmarked for operational expenditures, while Tk 234 crore has been allocated for the ministry's Annual Development Programme (ADP).

The proposed allocation represents an increase of Tk 80 crore from the revised budget of Tk 1,764 crore for the outgoing fiscal year 2025-26.

The original allocation for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in the current fiscal year was Tk 1,704 crore.

The enhanced allocation comes as Bangladesh continues to expand its diplomatic outreach, strengthen bilateral and multilateral engagements, and advance its interests in regional and global forums.