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Tk 100 crore-fund to be created for young entrepreneurs : Finance Adviser

Dhaka, June 2 -- Finance Adviser Dr Salheuddin Ahmed on Monday proposed creation a new fund of Tk 100 crore for the young entrepreneurs. "This is the first time such a fund is going to be created,".s... Read More


Finance adviser introduces new tariff, SD structure with eye on US trade deal

Dhaka, June 2 -- The interim government has introduced a new tier in the import duty structure for the upcoming 2025-26 fiscal year. Finance Adviser Dr. Salehuddin Ahmed, in his televised budget spee... Read More


Budget FY 24-25: Tobacco prices to go up

, June 2 -- The prices of tobacco products - cigarette and other smokeless products-have gone slightly up in the proposed national budget for 2025-2026 fiscal year due to new customs duties on tobacco... Read More


Mobile and internet costs to fall in new budget

Dhaka, June 2 -- The proposed national budget for the fiscal year 2025-26 includes a reduction in source taxes on mobile operator services and internet usage, paving the way for lower consumer expense... Read More


Tk 100cr allocation to combat climate change in 2025-26 budget, remaining unchanged

Dhaka, June 2 -- Finance Adviser Salehuddin Ahmed on Monday proposed an allocation of Tk 100 crore to address the growing risks of climate change in the national budget for the fiscal year (FY) , keep... Read More


New Budget: Tk 125cr fund proposed for women entrepreneurs

Dhaka, June 2 -- The government has proposed a Tk 125 crore fund for women entrepreneurs in the national budget for the 2025-26 fiscal year, aiming to boost women's participation in the economy. Whil... Read More


Govt moves to cut prices of cancer, other medicines

, June 2 -- Treatment of cancer and other complex diseases will be more affordable in the country as the government proposed expanding duty and tax exemptions on the import of raw materials used in th... Read More


National budget: Excise duty exemption on bank deposits raised to Tk3.0 lakh

, June 2 -- In a move aimed at providing relief to the public and boosting bank deposits, the government has proposed raising the excise duty exemption limit on bank deposits to Tk 3.0 lakh in the bud... Read More


Budget emphasises boosting safe food production and enhancing storage capacity

Dhaka, June 2 -- Food security is a major concern in this densely populated country, so the government increased budget allocation for agricultural imputes and subsidies to encourage production for 20... Read More


Health sector to receive Tk 41,908cr in FY2025-26 budget

, June 2 -- The government will allocate Tk 41,908 crore for the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare in the upcoming fiscal year 2025-26, marking a modest increase aimed at strengthening the country... Read More