budget

2024-25 Budget Brings Relief with Duty Cuts on Household Items

Finance Minister Abul Hasan Mahmood Ali has presented a proposed national budget of Tk 797,000 crore for the fiscal year 2024-25. This new budget introduces reduced import duties on several goods, leading... Read more »
Budget

Price Surge on Select Products Following Budget Changes

Finance Minister AH Mahmood Ali presented the national budget for the fiscal year 2024-25, amounting to Tk 797,000 crore, in the Jatiya Sangsad today. The presentation took place under the chairmanship of... Read more »

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Cabinet

Cabinet Approves Proposed National Budget for FY 2024-25

In a special meeting held today, the cabinet approved the proposed national budget for the fiscal year 2024-25. Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina presided over the meeting, which took place in the cabinet... Read more »
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PM Sheikh Hasina Inaugurates Environment Fair & Tree Campaign 2024

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina announced today that Bangladesh stands as a global leader in coastal afforestation. Speaking at an event in the Bangabandhu International Conference Centre (BICC) to commemorate World Environment Day... Read more »
"Energy and Customs Efficiency Key for Bangladesh's $100 Billion Export Goal"

Ctg Customs Exceeds Last Year’s Revenue, Aiming for Tk68,000 Crore

Chattogram Customs House, the largest customs station in Bangladesh, has reported a revenue collection of Tk62,025 crore for the first 11 months of the fiscal year 2023-24. This marks a substantial increase... Read more »
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Grow more diversified, aromatic tea: PM Hasina urges the industry

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today (4 June) asked the tea growers to opt for more diversified and aromatic tea considering the growing global demand for such types of drink. “I think we... Read more »
BRICS

Dhaka’s interest to join BRICS: Beijing assures its support

Chinese Vice Minister for Foreign Affairs Sun Weidong has appreciated Bangladesh’s interest in joining BRICS and assured of China’s active support. During the 13th round of bilateral political consultations between Bangladesh and... Read more »
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Ambassador Yao Wen Highlights FTA Benefits for Bangladesh

Chinese Ambassador to Bangladesh, Yao Wen, recently emphasized that the proposed free trade agreement (FTA) between Dhaka and Beijing could significantly help reduce inflation in Bangladesh by lowering the prices of goods... Read more »
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VAT likely to go up on 13 items – from fruit juice to LED bulbs to home appliances

The government plans to increase the value-added tax (VAT) on more than 13 goods and services, including LED bulbs and tube lights, various juices, mango bars, rolling paper, security services, auction services,... Read more »
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NBR raising source tax on income of univs, other edu institutions

The government plans to increase the source tax on the interest income of educational institutions, including public universities and schools under monthly pay orders (MPOs), as well as the income of the... Read more »