Budget FY27: Cigarette prices set to rise across all four tiers
Premium tier may see steepest hike - from Tk185 to Tk210 per pack - while low-end price rises by just Tk2
Cigarette prices are set to rise significantly across all four tiers as part of "sin tax" measures in the budget for the upcoming FY2026-27.
Finance Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury is expected to announce the new prices in his budget speech tomorrow (11 June), according to sources at the National Board of Revenue (NBR).
Under the proposed changes, the low-tier - currently priced at Tk60 per pack of 10 sticks - will see the smallest increase, rising by Tk2 to Tk62.
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The medium tier is set to rise from Tk80 to Tk90, while the high tier may increase from Tk140 to Tk160.
The steepest hike is proposed for the premium tier, where the price of a pack of 10 sticks could rise from Tk185 to Tk210.
The low-tier increase is notably modest compared to the other three tiers, where price rises range from Tk20 to Tk25 per pack.
