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Tk 1bn startup fund, tax reliefs planned to boost ICT and green tech in FY26 budget

Dhaka, June 2 -- A Tk 1 billion startup fund and a set of tax reliefs for the ICT sector, blue economy research, and green technology have been proposed in the budget for the upcoming 2025-26 fiscal y... Read More


Budget FY26: Govt allocates Tk 1.25bn to improve business conditions for women

Dhaka, June 2 -- The interim government has proposed allocating Tk 1.25 billion in the 2025-26 budget to improve the business environment for women entrepreneurs in a bid to bolster their economic emp... Read More


Budget FY26: Tax return submission not mandatory anymore for religious institutions

Dhaka, June 2 -- The interim government has exempted the orphanages or institutions established for religious purposes from the requirement to file tax returns in the proposed budget for the upcoming ... Read More


VAT exemption for aircraft rentals

Dhaka, June 2 -- To reduce the cost of renting aircraft used for passenger transport, the government has proposed to exempt it of value-added tax (VAT) in the budget for the 2025-26 fiscal year. Fina... Read More


New budget does not break continuity set by previous govt: BNP's Amir Khosru

Dhaka, June 2 -- Former commerce minister and BNP Standing Committee Member Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury says he does not see any "qualitative change" in the budget proposed for fiscal year 2025-26. ... Read More


'July Charter' to come after minimising distance between parties, says Yunus

Dhaka, June 2 -- Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus says the "July Charter" will be announced after minimising the distance between parties. "We all have gathered here today for the welfare of the country.... Read More


LPG cylinders may get costlier despite temporary relief

Dhaka, June 2 -- The government has extended the VAT exemption on liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) cylinders until June 2027, but a VAT hike at the local production level could lead to higher prices, pil... Read More


Bangladesh outclassed despite 196 as Haris powers Pakistan to T20 series sweep

Dhaka, June 2 -- Mohammad Haris has powered Pakistan to a commanding seven-wicket win over Bangladesh in the third and final T20I in Lahore, sealing a 3-0 series whitewash. His blistering unbeaten 10... Read More


Budget FY26: Govt cuts tax for internet services

Dhaka, June 2 -- The proposed budget for the financial year 2025-26 has reduced tax at source for internet services to 5 percent from 10 percent. In his budget presentation on Monday, Finance Advisor... Read More


Former Jagannath University professor Anwara gets bail in July Uprising case

Dhaka, June 2 -- Former Jagannath University professor SM Anwara Begum has secured bail in a case filed over an alleged attempted murder during the July Uprising. On Monday, Dhaka Metropolitan Magist... Read More