The proposed prices have been put forward to “optimally balance” revenue potential and health risks, the finance minister says
June 11, 2026
Staff Correspondent
bdnews24.com
The prices of all levels of cigarettes and tobacco products have been raised in the budget for the 2026-27 fiscal year.
The new prices were announced in the budget speech by Finance Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury on Thursday.
From tobacco to appliances and imports, revised taxes and tariffs are expected to ripple through consumer markets
Currently, bank balances exceeding Tk 300,000 are subject to excise duty
The budget proposes to reduce the source tax rate on 60 daily essentials, basic agricultural products and consumer goods
While businesses and investors stand to benefit from a range of incentives, the budget raises taxes, trims reliefs and adds…
The amount is Tk 3.93bn higher than the allocation for the outgoing fiscal year
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