Budget FY27: Who stands to win and lose from tax changes
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The BNP government is set to unveil a series of tax measures in the new budget for fiscal year 2026-27 today, offering incentives for green industries, digital entrepreneurs and technology manufacturers, while imposing higher taxes on tobacco products, conventional fuel-powered vehicles and selected imports.
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Solar power, EVs set to gain from green budget measures
10 June 2026, 00:00 AM
Finance ministry officials said a significant share of customs tax incentives in FY27 could be directed towards the solar sector
10 June 2026, 00:00 AM
Budget boost targets entrepreneurs, tech innovators
9 June 2026, 00:00 AM
Startups and IT-based businesses may no longer have to pay turnover tax from the next fiscal year, as the government looks to encourage entrepreneurship and innovation.
9 June 2026, 00:00 AM
Govt to make BIN mandatory for MFS merchants
9 June 2026, 00:00 AM
The government is set to make it mandatory for businesses to have a Business Identification Number (BIN) to open merchant accounts with mobile financial services (MFS) providers in the fiscal year 2026-27 national budget.
9 June 2026, 00:00 AM
Govt to unveil 5-yr corporate tax roadmap, with rates unchanged
8 June 2026, 00:00 AM
Tax rates, however, are unlikely to increase
8 June 2026, 00:00 AM
Govt plans tax relief for content creators
7 June 2026, 00:00 AM
May extend metro rail VAT exemption
7 June 2026, 00:00 AM
Govt may drop planned wealth tax, bike and rickshaw AIT
4 June 2026, 00:00 AM
The government is set to backtrack from its plans to reintroduce a wealth tax and impose a first-ever advance income tax (AIT) on motorcycles and battery-run auto-rickshaws in the upcoming budget for fiscal year 2026-27, according to officials familiar with the matter.
4 June 2026, 00:00 AM
Govt to unveil full-tenure tax roadmap
3 June 2026, 00:00 AM
Tax-free income ceiling to hit Tk 4.5 lakh by FY31
3 June 2026, 00:00 AM
Industry loses share as services race ahead in economy
Small businesses and service providers, from retail shops to transport and personal services, are expanding more rapidly than formal manufacturing units, prompting economists to question the sustainability of the country’s long-term growth.
8 April 2026, 00:00 AM
Two-thirds of registered taxpayers skip return filing
Most filings for FY26, which is around 42.97 lakh, were made online, while 3.04 lakh were paper-based
5 April 2026, 00:00 AM
Development spending trails at 30% as govt transition slows projects
Even eight months into the current fiscal year, government agencies have spent barely a third of the annual development budget thanks to administrative inactivity as the interim administration ended its term and a new government assumed office.
2 April 2026, 00:00 AM
Foreign loan commitments rise, but disbursal slows
Bangladesh secured higher foreign loan commitments in the first eight months of the current fiscal year, yet actual disbursement fell by 26 percent compared with the same period last year, raising concerns about the country’s ability to use external funds effectively.
31 March 2026, 00:00 AM
Foreign loan commitments rise, but disbursal slows
Bangladesh secured higher foreign loan commitments in the first eight months of the current fiscal year, yet actual disbursement fell by 26 percent compared with the same period last year, raising concerns about the country’s ability to use external funds effectively.
30 March 2026, 22:02 PM
Youth unemployment contributing to social risks
Govt report says youth could drive growth or become demographic burden
27 March 2026, 00:00 AM
NBR misses Jul-Feb revenue target by 28% despite growth
The National Board of Revenue (NBR) fell short of its revenue target by 28 percent during July-February of fiscal year 2025-26 (FY26), leaving a gap of Tk 71,472 crore.
26 March 2026, 00:02 AM
Iran war could wipe out up to 3% of Bangladesh GDP
A prolonged US-Israel war on Iran could reduce Bangladesh’s gross domestic product (GDP) by as much as 3 percent over the next two years, according to a new policy analysis by the South Asian Network on Economic Modeling (Sanem).
16 March 2026, 00:00 AM
Iran war could shake Bangladesh economy 'like an earthquake'
When tensions escalate among global and regional powers, the shockwaves ripple through oil markets, shipping lanes, labour migration routes, and financial systems, reaching economies thousands of kilometres away.
10 March 2026, 00:00 AM
Same fields, same labour, never the same pay
Every day, life starts for Nurnahar Begum before sunrise in Rajosh village of Gobindaganj upazila in Gaibandha.
9 March 2026, 00:00 AM
Inflation hits 10-month high in February, crosses 9%
Supply gaps, Ramadan demand and poll-related spending drove the spike, economists say
9 March 2026, 00:00 AM
Bangladesh educates its women, but leaves many without jobs
Bangladesh has made striking gains in educating its women. Universities and colleges now turn out more female graduates than ever before, nearly half of all students.
8 March 2026, 12:00 PM
NBR to verify import taxes through customs database
The National Board of Revenue (NBR) has ordered income tax officials to use import data directly when calculating tax liabilities, a move aimed at curbing evasion and easing the refund burden on businesses.
6 March 2026, 00:00 AM
BBS conducts country’s first labour demand survey
The Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics (BBS) is conducting the country’s first Labour Demand Survey 2025 to generate demand-side labour data and guide employment, training and skills development policies. The data are now being processed, with findings expected by June.
4 March 2026, 00:00 AM
Economy logs slowest growth in three years
Bangladesh’s economy grew 3.49 percent in the fiscal year 2024-25 (FY25), the slowest expansion in at least three years, owing to weaker performances in the agriculture and services sectors.
27 February 2026, 00:00 AM
Ensure level playing field, policy support for local fashion brands
Despite a growing consumer market, the country’s domestic fashion brands are struggling with structural and policy constraints that could hinder long-term growth.
22 February 2026, 00:19 AM
Sutor Golpo: Before Eid, a fair for fans of local brands
The dress caught Simum Mousumi Bristy’s eye before she had even made it through the crowd.
20 February 2026, 00:00 AM
Sutor Golpo: Before Eid, a fair for fans of local brands
Thirty-nine homegrown brands, spanning clothing, jewellery, jute, craft, leather, and organic food, gathered under one roof at Midas Center in Dhanmondi to participate in the three-day fair
19 February 2026, 21:27 PM
Development spending plunges to 16-year low
The government’s development expenditure in the first seven months of the current fiscal year 2025-26 (FY26) has slumped to its lowest level in at least 16 years amid fiscal restraints and political disruptions.
17 February 2026, 00:00 AM
Tax-GDP ratio: Parties promise the moon
After many years, Bangladesh’s 13th Parliamentary Election has injected a rare festive mood into public life. Political parties have unveiled their manifestos with unusual care, and voters appear genuinely engaged, scrutinising promises rather than merely consuming slogans.
12 February 2026, 00:00 AM