The proposals seek to ease the financial burden on households struggling with rising healthcare costs
June 11, 2026
Staff Correspondent
bdnews24.com
Finance Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury has proposed removing value-added tax (VAT) on the import of cardiac stents, dialysis filters, intraocular lenses and raw materials used in the production of cancer medicines.
The move aims to reduce the cost of essential medical devices and treatments, potentially making healthcare more affordable for low-income patients.
Finance minister proposes to increase financial assistance per patient to Tk 100,000
The budget proposes to reduce the source tax rate on 60 daily essentials, basic agricultural products and consumer goods
The government aims to widen healthcare access through new clinics, digital health cards and fresh recruitment
The relief applies to nine ingredients used in the production of cancer medication
From tobacco to appliances and imports, revised taxes and tariffs are expected to ripple through consumer markets
A cash memo must include the stent's name, maximum retail price and manufacturer's name, authorities say
