Dhaka: President Abdul Hamid on Thursday authenticated the national budget for the fiscal year of 2017‐2018 and the revised budget for 2016‐2017 for placing before the Jatiya Sangsad by Finance Minister AMA Muhith.

The President authenticated the budget at his Jatiya Sangsad Bhaban office.

Finance Minister AMA Muhith, Finance Secretary Hedayetullah Al Mamoon and Chairman of the National Board of Revenue (NBR) Nojibur Rahman were present.

Earlier, on his arrival at the Jatiya Sangsad Bhaban, Abdul Hamid was received by Deputy Speaker Fazle Rabbi Miah.