Dhaka, March 17 -- Finance Adviser Dr Salehuddin Ahmed hinted on Monday that corporate tax rates in the country may be revisited in the upcoming budget for FY26, citing concerns over their high levels.
The adviser also said emphasis would be given on realizing more direct tax than indirect tax to reduce disparity in the country.
The finance adviser said this while briefing reporters after holding a pre-budget meeting with the country's renowned economists held at the State Guest House Padma in the capital on Monday evening.
"After taking charge, I cancelled many SROs on tax exemptions given to many sectors and individuals while such kinds of exemptions will be reduced further in the next budget to reduce the tax expenditure. The impact o...