PM's China visit likely at end of June after Malaysia trip, deputy speaker says

Dhaka, June 11 -- Prime Minister Tarique Rahman is expected to visit China later this month as his second foreign trip since forming the government, Deputy Speaker Kayser Kamal has said. Speaking at ... Read More

Government goes green, targets planting 70mn tree saplings a year

Dhaka, June 11 -- The government aims to plant 70 million tree saplings over the next year as part of a broader plan to plant 250 million trees nationwide over the next five years, Finance Minister Am... Read More

Government pairs 3,000km expressways with major rail, metro projects for FY2027

Dhaka, June 11 -- The government has listed several projects in the proposed budget to develop the communications sector, including 3,000km of expressways, a modern public transport network with six m... Read More

Budget proposes tax exemption for agriculture, higher duties on cashew nut imports

Dhaka, June 11 -- The government has proposed tax exemptions on the import of pesticides and raw materials for fertilisers, which are essential inputs for agricultural production. At the same time, a... Read More

Bangladesh proposes doubling foreign borrowing to meet deficit in Budget 2026-27

Dhaka, June 11 -- Finance Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury has proposed a substantial increase in borrowing from foreign sources to meet the deficit for government spending in the next fiscal yea... Read More

Keeping a pistol to burn a hole in pockets under new budget proposal

Dhaka, June 11 -- Licensed firearm owners in Bangladesh will have to dig deeper each year under a new budget proposal, with pistol and revolver holders facing a Tk 100,000 annual advance tax. Guns, s... Read More

Government plans cheaper stents, dialysis, cataract surgery, cancer treatment in FY2027

Dhaka, June 11 -- Finance Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury has proposed removing value-added tax (VAT) on the import of cardiac stents, dialysis filters, intraocular lenses and raw materials used... Read More

Musical instruments to get cheaper as budget proposes scrapping duty

Dhaka, June 11 -- The government has proposed to fully withdraw duties on musical instruments such as guitars, pianos, and violins, to support the development of music and encourage creative musical c... Read More

Government moves to bring millions of retailers into tax net with 0.2% advance tax

Dhaka, June 11 -- The government has moved to bring millions of retailers into the tax net as part of efforts to expand Bangladesh's narrow tax base - a measure that could eventually affect prices of ... Read More

Budget proposes higher taxes on fuel cars, sweeping duty cuts for electric vehicles

Dhaka, June 11 -- The government has proposed several fiscal changes in the 2026-27 budget to discourage the use of petrol, diesel, or CNG-powered vehicles and accelerate the adoption of electric vehi... Read More

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