Bangladesh National Budget
FY24 budget ignores fiscal policy as a tool for equitable growth
Any effort at halting inequality and reversing the trend has to start from a political commitment, an understanding of the factors at work, and adoption of necessary measures to attain the goals.
The budget does not inspire confidence
The recent downgrade by Moody's of the credit ratings of Bangladesh’s economy and some private banks is not the only indicator that confidence is declining.
National Budget FY2023-24 / Cause for frustration for common people
There is not much in it to make us feel better in terms of its focus and measures.
Four ways to boost clean energy in Bangladesh
Can the upcoming budget in Bangladesh guide the vulnerable power and energy sectors towards economic sustainability and energy security?
Now laptops to be more expensive
Laptop users in Bangladesh are set for a bigger hit as the imposition of a 15 per cent value-added tax at the import stage of the essential digital device would lift the prices further.
Corporate tax cut: Berger, Marico, United Power may miss benefit
The government has proposed a 2.5 percentage point cut in corporate tax rates for the listed companies in the national budget unveiled for the next fiscal year in a bid to develop the stock market and attract investments.
7.5pc GDP growth target unrealistic, says economist
The national budget for fiscal year 2022-23 predicted a gross domestic product (GDP) growth of 7.5 per cent, which is unrealistic and not objective, AB Mirza Azizul Islam, former adviser to the caretaker government, said yesterday.
Budget 2022-23 / Can local laptop and smartphone manufacturers make the most of the price increase?
We still have to wait and see how it will actually impact the market.
Budget 2022-23: More tax for the rich
Bank accounts with upwards of Tk 1 crore in balance are set to face a higher excise duty next fiscal year as the government looks to collect more taxes from the relatively well-off to get close to the lofty revenue collection target.
FY24 budget ignores fiscal policy as a tool for equitable growth
Any effort at halting inequality and reversing the trend has to start from a political commitment, an understanding of the factors at work, and adoption of necessary measures to attain the goals.
The budget does not inspire confidence
The recent downgrade by Moody's of the credit ratings of Bangladesh’s economy and some private banks is not the only indicator that confidence is declining.
Cause for frustration for common people
There is not much in it to make us feel better in terms of its focus and measures.
Four ways to boost clean energy in Bangladesh
Can the upcoming budget in Bangladesh guide the vulnerable power and energy sectors towards economic sustainability and energy security?
Now laptops to be more expensive
Laptop users in Bangladesh are set for a bigger hit as the imposition of a 15 per cent value-added tax at the import stage of the essential digital device would lift the prices further.
Corporate tax cut: Berger, Marico, United Power may miss benefit
The government has proposed a 2.5 percentage point cut in corporate tax rates for the listed companies in the national budget unveiled for the next fiscal year in a bid to develop the stock market and attract investments.
7.5pc GDP growth target unrealistic, says economist
The national budget for fiscal year 2022-23 predicted a gross domestic product (GDP) growth of 7.5 per cent, which is unrealistic and not objective, AB Mirza Azizul Islam, former adviser to the caretaker government, said yesterday.
Can local laptop and smartphone manufacturers make the most of the price increase?
We still have to wait and see how it will actually impact the market.
Budget 2022-23: More tax for the rich
Bank accounts with upwards of Tk 1 crore in balance are set to face a higher excise duty next fiscal year as the government looks to collect more taxes from the relatively well-off to get close to the lofty revenue collection target.
Too many problems, not enough budget for our public schools
Lack of resources is often cited as the key reason behind this.
