The budget proposes to reduce the source tax rate on 60 daily essentials, basic agricultural products and consumer goods
June 11, 2026
Senior Correspondent
bdnews24.com
The government has proposed reductions in multiple types of taxes, such as import duties and VAT, on a range of products and services, including daily essentials.
Consequently, the prices of these goods and services are likely to fall.
From tobacco to appliances and imports, revised taxes and tariffs are expected to ripple through consumer markets
The proposal by the National Board of Revenue (NBR) to increase the source tax on essential commodities from 0.5 percent to 1…
Tax relief is also being provided on the import of raw materials for industries producing poultry, dairy, and fish feed
The proposals seek to ease the financial burden on households struggling with rising healthcare costs
The government is likely to reduce the advance income tax (AIT) on imported primary and industrial raw materials in the upcoming…
The budget proposes collecting Tk 2 in advance tax on every Tk 1,000 worth of goods supplied to retailers, as part of a broader…
