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Seminar titled “Impact of the Budget on the Telecom and Technology Sector,” organised by Voice for Reform at the BDBL Building in Dhaka on 1 July 2026, discussed the implications of the recently passed Finance Act 2026 and the FY2026-27 national budget.

Tech leaders slam budget for burdening phone users while rewarding industry

ShareTrip CEO Sadia Haque welcomed several incentives for startups in the new budget but urged the National Board of Revenue (NBR) to ensure that emerging companies can easily access those benefits.

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JS passes Tk9.38 lakh crore FY27 budget amid high hopes, tough challenges

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Budget FY27: PM proposes tax cuts for industries, digital economy

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PM proposes higher tax-free income threshold than budget suggests

Minister Shaikh Rabiul Alam. Photo: Collected

Budget prioritises human resource development, infrastructure and social security: Rabiul

Gender budget expands, yet women's economic participation continues to lag

Gender budget expands, yet women's economic participation continues to lag

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VAT on retail business, mandatory TIN for opening bank account may be scrapped

Dr Mohammed Farashuddin. Sketch: TBS

Budget too small, reforms too slow: Farashuddin

Leaders of the Chattogram Tyre Tube Importers and Distributors Group speak at a press briefing in Chattogram, opposing proposed duties on light truck and agricultural tyres. Photo: TBS

Tyre importers oppose new duties, allege 'astronomical profits' by local manufacturers 

Speakers address a discussion titled “Tax Justice in the National Budget: Observations on Fiscal Proposals for FY2026-27” at the BRAC Centre in Dhaka on 25 June 2026. Photo: Collected

Relying on VAT puts 'unfair pressure' on low-income earners: Experts

Finance Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury. Photo: Collected

Govt proposed Tk4.5 crore for second Padma Bridge feasibility study: Amir Khosru

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Budget FY27 faces structural strain, revenue risks and equity concerns: Economists

Executive Director of Centre for Policy Dialogue Fahmida Khatun speaks during an event on 18 December 2025. Photo: TBS

Weak implementation capacity, unrealistic assumptions could undermine budget objectives: CPD