Bangladesh National Budget FY2024-25

Bangladesh National Budget FY2024-25

Tk 7,97,000 crore budget passed in parliament

The parliament today passed the Tk 7,97,000 crore national budget for the 2024-25 fiscal year with the aim of achieving 6.75 percent GDP growth rate and keeping annual inflation at around six percent

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Whitening black money: 3 MPs slam govt for keeping the provision

Two ruling Awami League MPs and a Jatiya Party MP today in parliament criticised the government for keeping the provision of whitening the black money in the proposed budget for 2024-25 fiscal

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JS passes over Tk 30,643.51cr supplementary budget for FY24

The parliament today passed the supplementary budget of Tk 30,643.51 crore for the fiscal 2023-24 to meet the increased expenditures under different ministries and divisions for the outgoing fiscal year ending June 30

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What can we learn about universal health coverage from global experiences?

Allocation of resources to the health sector and proper utilisation of that allocation are crucial for achieving universal health coverage (UHC)

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Govt measures will tame rising inflation

Finance Minister Abul Hassan Mahmood Ali yesterday expressed hope that the government would be able to curb high inflation on the back of budgetary measures and the central bank’s steps.

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Tax exemption in FY25 rises to Tk 163,000cr

Tax exemptions provided by the National Board of Revenue (NBR) are estimated to rise to Tk 163,000 crore in fiscal 2024-25 as the tax administration looks to ease the pressure on individuals and facilitate higher economic growth.

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No concrete steps to address inflation, low reserves: CPD

The proposed national budget for fiscal 2024-25 lacks concrete measures for addressing the current economic concerns, such as runaway inflation and depleting foreign exchange reserves, the Centre for Policy Dialogue (CPD) said yesterday.

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Good news for kidney patients

Dialysis to get more affordable as import duty on equipment to reduce

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Want to rent a community centre? You need proof of tax return!

With the goal of expanding the tax net, the government has proposed that proof of tax return be submitted by individuals looking to avail the services of community centres, convention halls, or similar establishments

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NBR introduces prospective tax rate for the first time

The tax administrator will retain 2024-25’s tax rate for this year and the next year

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No more 'free ride' for MPs

25pc duty proposed on cars imported for lawmakers

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Budget share for home ministry sees slight drop

The proposed budget share for the 2024-25 fiscal year for the home ministry has been slightly decreased in terms of the total budget compared to the outgoing fiscal year

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Bulbs, tube lights may get pricier

The VAT on these products may rise to 15% from the existing 5%

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Clothing irons may become more expensive

The VAT on the home appliance may rise by a 5 percentage points

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Budget explained: Straight from The Daily Star newsroom

The Daily Star journalists explained the budget 2024-25 in simple words

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Motorcycles over 250cc likely to get pricier

A 10% customs duty will be imposed on raw materials for the assembly of motorcycles with engine capacity exceeding 250 cubic capacity

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