The budget attempts to satisfy conflicting priorities. We demand fiscal prudence but refuse to curtail legacy commitments. Revenue needs to increase, yet taxation remains sensitive to public sentiment ...

The adviser said technical and vocational education plays an important role in ensuring employment opportunities both at home and abroad ...

The interim government's proposed FY26 budget includes several initiatives aimed at appeasing the public, targeting key sectors such as education, health, social security, and investment.

To achieve the GDP growth target set in the proposed budget for FY25-26, economists have stressed the need for ensuring adequate energy supply, stability and improved law and order. In the new budget, ...

The increased value-added tax on mobile phone makers will not impact consumers, Xiaomi Bangladesh Country Manager Ziauddin Chowdhury said today (2 June).  "I believe VAT increases have no impact at ...

The proposed budget amounts to Tk7,90,000 crore, equivalent to 12.7% of the country’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) ...

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Business leaders say proposed budget lacks clear direction on attracting investment, improving business climate ...

Private airlines have gained a boost in the proposed FY26 budget, as VAT exemptions on aircraft lease rents and a reduction ...

In FY25, the agricultural allocation accounted for 5.94% of the original budget, which slightly increased to 5.99% in the revised budget ...

The proposed national budget for the fiscal year 2025-26 has brought no significant changes or benefits for the small and medium-sized internet service providers (ISPs) in Bangladesh, said Aminul ...

The allocation remains 1.53% of GDP, below the international benchmark of 4-6% by the "Education 2030 Framework for Action" of Unesco. The revised FY25 budget for education was 1.52% of GDP.