Budget FY25

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NBR

Govt to introduce first-ever prospective tax rates

Also, high-net-worth individuals will face a tax increase of 30% from the current 25%, a move intended to reduce income inequality, fund public services, and ensure a fairer distribution of resources.

Policemen foil a demonstration by workers under the banner of the Bangladesh Textile-Garment Workers’ Federation in front of Jatiya Press Club on 4 June. Photo: TBS/Md Belal Hossen
Economy

Allocate 10% of nat'l budget for workers: Labour bodies

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Thoughts

My secret budget delight 101

Jatiya Sangsad Bhaban. File Photo: Collected
Economy

Parliament opens session to debate, approve national budget for FY25

Individuals earning less to get some relief, well-off to be taxed more
NBR

Individuals earning less to get some relief, well-off to be taxed more

Lower budget deficit planned as foreign financing seen slowing
Economy

Lower budget deficit planned as foreign financing seen slowing

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NBR

Source tax on fruit imports may double; hotels, clinics to come under new tax net

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Supplement

At least Tk10,000 crore should be allocated for energy alone

The Padma Bridge is Bangladesh’s largest infrastructure project till date. File Photo: Mumit M/TBS
Supplement

Planned execution required for proper budget spending

Bangladesh has embraced technological innovation and digitalisation to improve productivity, efficiency, and sustainability in its agriculture sector. Photo: TBS
Supplement

Investment in agri-tech key to lower production cost

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Supplement

Budget should prioritise education, health and skill development

Illustration of people with disabilities. Illustration: TBS
Bangladesh

Almost all extreme poor with disabilities to be brought under social safety net

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Economy

VAT likely to go up on 13 items – from fruit juice to LED bulbs to home appliances