SANGSAD BHABAN, June 06, 2024 (BSS) - President Mohammed Shahabuddin today
witnessed the presentation of the proposed national budget for 2024-25 from
the 'President Box' in the Jatiya Sangsad (JS) today.

The Head of the State was accompanied by his spouse Dr Rebeka Sultana in the
parliament complex.

Finance Minister Abul Hasan Mahmood Ali placed the national budget of Taka
7,97,000 crore for the next fiscal year (FY25) this afternoon with the slogan
of marching towards 'Smart Bangladesh' following the path of sustainable
development.

JS Speaker Dr Shirin Sharmin Chaudhury presided over the House proceedings in
presence of Leader of the House and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.

Opposition Leader in the Parliament Ghulam Muhammed Quader, senior parliament
members from the treasury and opposition benches were present there.

This is the country's 53rd budget and the 25th ones of the Awami League
government in sixth terms.

The F25 budget is the maiden budget of incumbent Finance Minister AHM Ali,
who previously served the Cabinet as the Minister for Disaster Management and
Relief and the Minister for Foreign Affairs.
 
President Shahabuddin exchanged views with the officials and employees of the
Jatiya Sangsad. He spent some time in the 'President Box'.

Earlier, on his arrival at the Sangsad Bhaban, the President was received by
Jatiya Sangsad Deputy Speaker Advocate Md Shamsul Hoque Tuku and officials
concerned.
 
Secretaries concerned to the Bangabhaban were also present in the House
during the budget presentation.