100 economic zones in 15 years
The government has set an ambitious target of setting up 100 economic zones in the next 15 years, says the finance minister in his budget speech today.
Wage earners offered tax benefit
The government finally takes initiative to develop a bond market in the country.
Source tax withdrawn from bond, bills
The government finally takes initiative to develop a bond market in the country.
MCCI praises big allocation
A leading chamber yesterday praised the government's big allocation for infrastructure saying the implementation of some mega projects would improve the country's investment climate.
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BNP keeps mum on budget
BNP acting secretary general Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir yesterday said the government had placed the budget for the next fiscal year in a bid to stay in power without people's mandate.
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7.3pc GDP target not achievable: CPD

100 economic zones in 15 years
The government has set an ambitious target of setting up 100 economic zones in the next 15 years, says the finance minister in his budget speech today.
Wage earners offered tax benefit
The government finally takes initiative to develop a bond market in the country.
Source tax withdrawn from bond, bills
The government finally takes initiative to develop a bond market in the country.
VAT exemption for local industries
The government proposes to withdraw value added tax (VAT) on a number of products and services to encourage local industries grow further.
Tax on large capital gains from stocks
Stock investors are set to be slapped with a 3 percent tax on capital gains upwards of Tk 10 lakh in the upcoming fiscal year, as part of the government's efforts to meet the ambitious revenue target.
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Cheers for local manufacturers
The budget has brought good news to local manufacturers of medicines, steel and fabrics as the government cut duties on raw materials imports.
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