The FY2025–26 national budget has proposed a BDT 1 billion startup fund for the IT sector in Bangladesh, aiming to support emerging entrepreneurs and drive innovation in the country’s growing digital economy.

Unveiling the budget in a televised address at 3 pm today, Ahmed said the fund would focus on tapping into the potential of the information technology sector and encouraging fresh talent to venture into the field.

“The fund will be created considering the potential of the information technology sector and to encourage new entrepreneurs in this field,” he said.

_{Source: The Daily Star}