June 18, 2026
The tax exemption will last from Jul 1, 2026, to Jun 30, 2030
The current tax at source on gold and gold jewellery sits at 5 percent
The proposed prices have been put forward to “optimally balance” revenue potential and health risks, the finance minister says
The BNP government has also announced a “progressive” tax structure for the next five years so taxpayers can know what they will pay going forward
The government is taking initiatives to gradually reduce taxes at a reasonable rate for ICT development, Khosru says
They say restructuring taxes on tobacco products could improve public health and increase government revenue
It suggests a specific tax of Tk 4 per 10-stick pack, alongside the existing 67 percent supplementary duty
The extension is due to the Pahela Baishakh holiday and to “resolve the problems arising” from the e-VAT system upgrade, the NBR says
