Salahuddin also proposes a 25 percent discount on metro rail fares for senior citizens
June 11, 2026
Senior Correspondent
bdnews24.com
Finance Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury has proposed extending the existing VAT exemption on metro rail travel for another two years.
He made the proposal in his budget speech for the 2026-27 fiscal year on Thursday.
They will have still to pay for metro rail fare, but senior citizens can also avail themselves of a 25 percent discount on those…
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