Dhaka, June 22 -- The interim government has exempted advance tax on the import of eye lenses, along with stents or rings used in the treatment of heart disease.

If a female entrepreneur opens a beauty parlour, the rent of the parlour or its premises is also exempt from value-added tax (VAT).

A media statement released by the finance ministry informed that the Advisory Council approved the budget for the fiscal year 2025-26 at a meeting chaired by Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus.

On Jun 2, Finance Advisor Salehuddin Ahmed proposed a budget of Tk 7.90 trillion for the 2025-26 fiscal year.

Since parliament was not in session, his budget speech was broadcast on national television.

The statement mentioned VAT exemption has been granted for...