DU budget for FY 26 was approved at the university's syndicate meeting on Monday. Photo: DU

DHAKA, June 17, 2025 (BSS)- A budget of Tk 1,354.5 million has been approved for Dhaka University (DU) for the upcoming fiscal year 2025-26.

DU Treasurer Professor Jahangir Alam Chowdhury today revealed this at a press conference at Abdul Matin Virtual Classroom.

The budget was approved at the university's syndicate meeting on Monday (June 16).

From the total budget, the University Grants Commission (UGC) will provide Tk 8,834.4 crore out of the university's total budget for the 2025-26 fiscal year. In addition, Tk 900 crore will come from the university's sources. As a result, there will be a deficit of Tk 624.1 crore.

An analysis of the budget shows that there have been no significant changes in the various sectors this year. This time, the allocation for salaries, allowances, and information technology has decreased slightly compared to last year.

In addition, the allocation for goods and transport, pensions, research grants, primary healthcare, and equipment grants has increased slightly.

In the 2024-25 session, Tk 20.7 crore was allocated for the research sector. In the 2025-26 fiscal year, it has been slightly increased to only Tk 21.57 crore, which is only 2.08 percent of the total budget.

Regarding the research budget, Treasurer Jahangir Alam Chowdhury said, Dhaka University does not have independence in budget formulation.

“A certain amount of money is allocated from the University Grants Commission. We cannot go beyond it,” he added.

Regarding increasing the university's internal expenditure, he said, “We have no opportunity to increase our internal income. Until Dhaka University achieves financial independence, we will remain dependent on the government, and we will not have the opportunity to increase our quality.”

Of the total budget for 2025-26 fiscal year, 28.34 percent or Tk 293.5 crore has been allocated for salaries, 20.84 percent or Tk 215.91 crore has been allocated for allowances, 27.62 percent or Tk 285.98 crore has been allocated for goods and services, and 13.41 percent or Tk 139.86 crore has been allocated for pensions.

University Accounts Director Saiful Islam was also present at the press conference.