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Bring down corporate tax rate to reasonable level: mobile operators

Dhaka, June 11 -- The government has proposed abolishing a long-standing tax of Tk 300 on mobile SIM cards, a move welcomed by telecom operators, who demanded further reduction of corporate tax to a '... Read More


Local lipstick, skincare makers get a blush of relief in budget proposal

Dhaka, June 11 -- The government has cut import duties on two raw materials used in skincare and beauty manufacturing, a move that could bring down the cost of locally produced cosmetics. The propose... Read More


FY2026 budget proposal shifts credit card issuance decisions to commercial banks

Dhaka, June 11 -- The government has proposed transferring the authority to approve and launch new credit cards to the boards of commercial banks, removing the requirement for prior approval from Bang... Read More


What do experts say about the budget?

Dhaka, June 11 -- A live discussion on the Budget 2026-27 is being held on bdnews24.com, bringing together leading voices from industry and economic policy circles. Bangladesh Chamber of Industries P... Read More


Second US strike on oil tanker in a week kills three Indian sailors off Oman

Dhaka, June 11 -- Three Indian sailors have been confirmed dead after an oil tanker was struck by the US military in the Gulf of Oman, reports BBC citing Indian authorities. The vessel, MT Settebello... Read More


Banks can relocate branches within region without Bangladesh Bank approval: finance minister

Dhaka, June 11 -- Finance Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury has proposed scrapping the requirement for commercial banks to obtain Bangladesh Bank approval when relocating branches within the same ... Read More


Budget proposal 'kindles hope' for Bangladesh's 'long-neglected' education sector

Dhaka, June 11 -- FY2027 Education Budget Snapshot Funding boost: Education allocation rises to Tk 1.37tn, reaching 2% of GDP, the highest share in recent years. Long-term pledge: The government set... Read More


Family Cards, higher allowances, expanded disability support drive a 14% rise in social protection spending

Dhaka, June 11 -- Safety Net Surge Life-Cycle protection: The budget pivots towards a "life-cycle" welfare system, aiming to build long-term economic self-reliance Empowering women: The flagship Fam... Read More


Bangladesh set for return to tradition with 55th budget

Dhaka, June 11 -- In line with a tradition that began with Tajuddin Ahmad in 1972, Finance Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury is set to present the 55th budget for Bangladesh. The first budget in ... Read More


Government plans to borrow Tk 1.12tn from banks to meet budget deficit

Dhaka, June 11 -- The government plans to borrow Tk 1.12 trillion from the banking system in the new fiscal year, equivalent to 1.64 percent of total GDP. In the outgoing fiscal year, the original bu... Read More