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Govt grants tax relief on imports of raw materials for pharmaceuticals

Dhaka, June 11 -- The government has granted tax exemptions on the import of pharmaceutical raw materials, including nine ingredients used in the production of cancer medicines. The budget for the 20... Read More


Shops, malls can stay open for two more hours until 9pm

Dhaka, June 11 -- The government has extended the closing time for shops and shopping malls by two hours from 7pm to 9pm. The decision follows repeated adjustments to operating hours amid an energy c... Read More


Bangladesh plans risk-based supervision to restore confidence in weak banks

Dhaka, June 11 -- The BNP government is putting troubled banks under risk-based watch as it seeks to bring back confidence and stability in Bangladesh's financial sector, which has been in crisis for ... Read More


Government plans to bring 4.2mn farmers under Farmer Card scheme

Dhaka, June 11 -- As part of its socio-economic development initiatives, the government now plans to bring 4.2 million farmers under the Farmer Card scheme. In his budget speech, Finance Minister Ami... Read More


Budget 2026-27: Products, services that could become cheaper

Dhaka, June 11 -- The government has proposed reductions in multiple types of taxes, such as import duties and VAT, on a range of products and services, including daily essentials. Consequently, the ... Read More


Budget proposes Tk 400,000 excise duty-free bank balance limit

Dhaka, June 11 -- Finance Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury has proposed to impose excise duty on bank balances of Tk 400,000. He made the proposal while presenting the Tk 9.38 trillion budget in... Read More


Universal education, healthcare among 10 priorities in Budget 2026-27

Dhaka, June 11 -- The BNP government has proposed a budget focusing on 10 main sectors, including prioritisation of universal education and healthcare. Finance Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury p... Read More


Budget 2026-27: Which items will cost more?

Dhaka, June 11 -- The government has proposed raising import duties and tax rates on several products in the new fiscal year, which may push up the prices of a range of goods and services. Finance Mi... Read More


Khosru proposes Tk 3 billion for Bangladesh's creative future

Dhaka, June 11 -- An initial allocation of Tk 3 billion has been proposed for the development of the creative economy in the 2026-27 fiscal year. In addition, another Tk 5 billion will be mobilised f... Read More


2027 budget offers tax-free status for content creators, startups, innovative ventures

Dhaka, June 11 -- Prime Minister Tarique Rahman's government has announced a tax exemption on income from content creation across digital platforms. It has extended tax benefits beyond the IT and fre... Read More