Dhaka, June 2 -- In the proposed national budget for the fiscal year 2025-26, the interim government has outlined a series of tax and VAT changes that may lead to lower prices for certain goods and services.

Finance Advisor Salehuddin Ahmed presented the proposed budget for the 2025-26 fiscal year in a speech broadcast by state-run BTV on Monday.

The changes include both exemptions and duty adjustments.

In the energy sector, the interim government has proposed a VAT exemption on the import of liquefied natural gas (LNG), which may positively impact gas prices and energy costs.

A broad range of consumer and essential products will benefit from VAT exemptions. These include all types of utensils made from natural materials such as leave...