Dhaka, June 2 -- The cost of streaming services in Bangladesh is set to rise as the proposed national budget for the fiscal year 2025-2026 includes a 10% supplementary duty on Over-the-Top (OTT) platforms.

The announcement was made on Monday by finance adviser Salehuddin Ahmed during the unveiling of the national budget. The supplementary duty will apply to both local and international OTT services.

Popular platforms such as Chorki, Hoichoi, Bongo, and Binge operate widely in Bangladesh, alongside global streaming giants like Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, and HBO Max, which many Bangladeshi users access through subscription payments.

In addition to the duty on OTT services, Value Added Tax (VAT) on commissions from online product sales ...