Dhaka, June 4 -- The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Bangladesh (ICAB) has welcomed the national budget for FY26 in the challenging time with some observations such as lowering tax in online trading and cashless transaction.

The view was expressed at a post-budget press conference at ICAB's office here on Wednesday.

Speaking at the press conference, Maria Howlader, president of ICAB thanked the interim government that for making a major policy change for the first time in the history of Bangladesh.

A major financial instrument like the national budget has promised institutional recognition for the unpaid and unacknowledged services and household work of women in the country, and through this, the government is planning to include...