Dhaka, May 24 -- The government is preparing a series of policy and tax reforms in the upcoming FY2025-26 national budget aimed at revitalising Bangladesh's capital market and restoring investor confidence, according to officials from the Finance Division and the National Board of Revenue (NBR).
Key proposals under consideration include expanded tax exemptions for retail investors, reduced corporate tax rates for listed companies, and increased tax burdens on unlisted firms to encourage public listings. The reform package is designed to stimulate market participation and attract new listings, particularly from large corporates and state-owned enterprises.
One of the major proposals is to establish a minimum 10 per cent corporate tax diffe...