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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Imported at Tk 370, helmets sold for up to Tk 4,500
7 June 2026, 00:00 AM
Country’s fast-growing motorcycle fleet and rising fatality rates contrast with helmet imports declared at a fraction of their retail value
7 June 2026, 00:00 AM
Imported at Tk 370, helmets sold for up to Tk 4,500
6 June 2026, 21:23 PM
Country’s fast-growing motorcycle fleet and rising fatality rates contrast with helmet imports declared at a fraction of their retail value
6 June 2026, 21:23 PM
Rawhide traders’ woes continue
30 May 2026, 00:00 AM
Rawhide prices in Dhaka rose slightly on the second day of Eid-ul-Azha, still well below government-set prices, while traders outside the capital were forced to dump unsold hides due to low prices.
30 May 2026, 00:00 AM
Hundreds of rawhides left on roads in Ctg
29 May 2026, 16:01 PM
Foul odour spreads as traders abandon unsold hides
29 May 2026, 16:01 PM
Govt expects no urea shortage for Aman season
24 May 2026, 01:20 AM
BCIC chairman expects stock to exceed Aman demand of 6.5 lakh tonnes by June 30
24 May 2026, 01:20 AM
Ginger prices spike before Eid as importers delay port release
22 May 2026, 00:00 AM
Ginger prices have nearly doubled in a matter of weeks ahead of Eid-ul-Azha, as importers left up to 11 lakh kg of the spice stranded for as long as a month at Chattogram port.
22 May 2026, 00:00 AM
Over 200 tariff lines set for rationalisation
18 May 2026, 00:00 AM
Move is part of wider trade tax reform as Bangladesh prepares for LDC graduation
18 May 2026, 00:00 AM
Imports from US double in Jan-Apr
Imports from the US have more than doubled in the first four months of the year, as Bangladesh scrambles to shrink the bilateral trade deficit.
10 May 2026, 00:00 AM
Bottled soybean oil becomes scarce
Imports halve year-on-year, retailers receive under 40% supply, consumers pay up to Tk 15 above govt rate per litre
29 April 2026, 00:00 AM
Gas shortage brings DAP fertiliser production to a halt
An acute shortage of ammonia has closed down production at the state-owned DAP Fertilizer Company Limited (DAPFCL), marking a fresh setback for the country’s fertiliser supply chain, officials said.
20 April 2026, 00:00 AM
Octane imports now beyond storage capacity
Bangladesh’s octane stock is set to reach near full storage capacity after a fresh consignment of 25,000 tonnes anchored at the outer anchorage of Chattogram Port last night.
18 April 2026, 00:00 AM
Octane reserves now beyond storage capacity
Fresh 25,000‑tonne consignment pushes stock to 55,500 tonnes against 53,000‑tonne capacity
17 April 2026, 22:17 PM
The fading pages of Halkhata
The bustling trading hub of Chaktai–Khatunganj in Chattogram -- one of the country’s oldest and largest wholesale markets -- once used to come alive a week before Pahela Baishakh to observe Halkhata, a thousand-year-old tradition.
15 April 2026, 02:50 AM
Eastern Refinery running on fumes
With usable crude stocks nearly exhausted amid import disruptions due to US-Israel war on Iran, the Eastern Refinery Ltd (ERL) has been kept running by drawing from “deadstock”, residual crude settled at the bottom of storage tanks that can only be used in limited quantities in emergencies.
15 April 2026, 02:33 AM
Eastern Refinery production drops sharply amid crude shortage
Possible shutdown within a week if fresh supplies do not arrive
14 April 2026, 22:27 PM
Ceasefire in Middle East: Fuel supply relief likely weeks away
The two-week ceasefire in the US-Israel war on Iran may not have an immediate impact on Bangladesh’s fuel supply situation.
9 April 2026, 03:29 AM
Cooking oil, sugar prices rise on war shocks
Prices of edible oil, sugar and spices have risen across major wholesale markets in Bangladesh over the past several weeks.
5 April 2026, 02:00 AM
Eastern Refinery nears temporary shutdown
Bangladesh’s sole state-owned refinery is operating on critically low crude reserves, raising the prospect of a temporary halt in operations within days, even as shipments await movement through disrupted regional supply lines.
2 April 2026, 02:24 AM
Price shock threatens BPC’s profit streak
Bangladesh Petroleum Corporation (BPC) may slip back into losses if fuel prices are not adjusted in the upcoming cycle, as global oil prices surge.
28 March 2026, 02:51 AM
3-day weekend worsens supply to pumps
Fuel supply shortfall shows little sign of easing, as global uncertainty, disruptions during the extended Eid holidays and weekend, and high domestic demand continue to pressure the energy chain.
27 March 2026, 02:55 AM
Supply crunch worsens at fuel pumps
The country’s fuel supply chain is under strain as sharp post-Eid surge in demand collides with import uncertainty tied to the US-Israel war on Iran.
25 March 2026, 02:07 AM
‘Artificial shortage’ pushes up edible oil prices
Retailers say; wholesalers blame supply constraints
18 March 2026, 00:00 AM
Cap lifted, but city pumps still short on fuel
The government has managed to curb the drain on national fuel stocks by imposing restrictions on purchases for 10 days straight, bringing daily demand back to near last year’s levels.
17 March 2026, 04:42 AM
Cap lifted, but Dhaka pumps still rationing fuel
Chattogram supply smooth after fresh deliveries
17 March 2026, 01:34 AM
How dependent are we on Middle East oil, gas?
Bangladesh imports crude and refined fuel oil from a range of countries, including in the Middle East, to meet its annual demand of roughly 70 lakh tonnes
12 March 2026, 00:00 AM
How dependent is Bangladesh on Middle East oil, gas?
Middle Eastern countries such as Saudi Arabia and Qatar are two key sources
11 March 2026, 21:37 PM
Govt looking at fuel source options
The government is scrambling to secure alternative fuel sources amid the US-Israel war on Iran, as the lion’s share of Bangladesh’s fuel imports originates from the Middle East.
11 March 2026, 02:09 AM