July 22, 2026
He also proposes removing the obligation to obtain a TIN before opening a bank account
The BNP government’s first post-budget briefing seeks to reassure businesses and households alike, but many of the biggest questions remains unanswered
The finance minister says a survey is to be conducted to fix the “mouza rate” of land and when done, there will be no opportunities to “whiten” black money
The proposed measure shields declared funds from scrutiny over their origin
The anti-graft watchdog says the move would legitimise corruption and weaken accountability
He urges media to track illegal campaign funds to prevent inflation and unfair advantage
The measure had come under criticism in the initial draft of the budget for 2025-26
NBR officials think the tax rates are too high for anyone to claim such benefits
