Helicopter service to cost more in Bangladesh

Helicopter service is going to be more expensive in Bangladesh as the finance minister has proposed supplementary duty on it.

Senior Correspondentbdnews24.com
Published : 7 June 2018, 05:38 PM
Updated : 7 June 2018, 05:39 PM

AMA Muhith while presenting budget for the 2018-19 fiscal said on Thursday hiring helicopter rides for fast travel has become “very popular” among the rich nowadays.

“This service is expanding gradually,” he said. “Hence, I propose to impose 20 percent supplementary duty on helicopter service.”

The government also imposed 5 percent VAT on mobile app-based ride-sharing services on Thursday in an executive order.