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Despite a proposed allocation of Tk 607.3 billion for road, rail, waterways and civil aviation development in FY2026-27, sector insiders have expressed doubts over the government's ability to utilise a significant portion of the funds. They attributed the concern mainly to prolonged delays in la
Finance Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury on Monday expressed confidence that Bangladesh would overcome its economic challenges through sound leadership and institutional reforms, saying the proposed budget is aimed at restoring stability, accelerating growth and ensuring the benefits of develo
Leader of the Opposition and Ameer of Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami Dr Shafiqur Rahman on Monday urged the government to recover an estimated Tk 28 trillion allegedly laundered out of the country over the past 17 and a half years, saying that repatriating even a fraction of the money would eliminate t
Economists and business leaders have said the proposed FY27 budget is compassionate and business-friendly, but it faces implementation risks due to ambitious macroeconomic targets, policy uncertainty, and limited execution capacity. The observations were made at a discussion titled "The Finance
Federation of Bangladesh Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FBCCI) on Saturday welcomed the proposed national budget for fiscal year 2026-27, describing it as pragmatic and implementable, while flagging revenue mobilisation and efficient execution as the two most critical challenges ahead. In a wr
Environment rights groups on Friday welcomed customs duty and tax exemptions for renewable energy and eco-friendly technologies in the proposed national budget for 2026-27 fiscal year (FY). They said these exemptions given to renewable energy, solar accessories, and the electric vehicle (EV) indus
Businesses may face higher compliance costs under the proposed budget as the government seeks to make certification of Income Computation Sheets (ICS) mandatory by professional accountants or tax lawyers, despite ongoing efforts to move tax return filing to a fully online system. The provision, in
Jamaat-e-Islami Secretary General Mia Golam Porwar addresses a post-budget press briefing at the party's central office in the capital on Friday. — Focus BanglaOnline newspaper access Bangladesh Jamaat-e- Islami, in its post-budget reactions, has said the proposed budget for the fiscal year
A substantial Tk 5.41 trillion, equivalent to 57.64 per cent of the proposed FY27 budget, has been earmarked for poverty alleviation in the next fiscal year, according to finance ministry documents. The allocation represents a Tk 893.19 billion increase, marking a 19.79 per cent rise, from the rev
The Real Estate and Housing Association of Bangladesh (REHAB) has hailed many budgetary proposals, especially for allowing investment of undisclosed money in productive sectors. However it strongly opposed imposition of additional tax on construction materials, particularly MS rods. In a statemen
The Chattogram Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CMCCI) welcomed the budget placed in parliament on Thursday for the next fiscal year. The CMCCI termed the budget as pro-development and pro-people. President of CMCCCI Khalilur Rahman expressed his gratitude to the Prime Minister and
The Bangladesh Chamber of Industries (BCI) has welcomed the proposed national budget for the fiscal year 2026-27, describing it as reform-oriented and business-friendly, while underscoring the need for effective implementation of the proposed measures. In a budget reaction issued on Thursday, BCI
Hailing the proposed national budget for FY27, President of the Chittagong Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCCI) Amirul Haque has said the overall direction of the budget has been positive and responsive to the evolving needs of the private sector. In a statement to The Financial Express on Frid
