BGMEA wants withdrawal of tax at source
It also demands corporate tax cut
Uniform VAT to stay at 15%
Muhith says the decision comes after a lot of discussion
Tk 1bn to raise foreign aid utilisation
If passed, it will be the first time such allocation made in any budget
Tk 1bn for tourism sector development
Minister has also proposed allocating Tk 5.49 billion to the civil aviation and tourism ministry
‘Health card’ on the cards
These cards will provide better health services to the poor
Businesses hail VAT decision
The government has decided not to enforce 15 percent VAT on retailers
Anti-tobacco campaigners feel frustrated
They say the budget proposes keeping duty on premium tobacco products ‘almost unchanged’
Allowances of poor to rise
The finance minister proposes to increase the allowances by maximum 500 percent
Iconic tower: Muhith shares a dream
The finance minister says it will be a ‘special pro-people growth-enhancing project’
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