July 27, 2026
Lawmakers approve the changes by voice vote after rejecting a proposal to seek public opinion
The finance bill also proposes dividend tax cuts and tax-free income from zero-coupon bonds
A decades-old incentive that helped attract retail investors to bond instruments is set to be withdrawn
The BNP government’s first post-budget briefing seeks to reassure businesses and households alike, but many of the biggest questions remains unanswered
Strong public expectations collided with a fragile economy, creating difficult trade-offs, the economist says
Welfare expands and investors gain incentives, but households still face tough questions on prices, taxes and jobs
The government has proposed a 0.2% advance tax on goods supplied to retailers, aiming to expand the tax base
Finance minister says nearly Tk 400 billion is being spent this year to rebuild weak banks damaged by loan scandals and financial distress
