budget 2024-25

Budget ambitious, but achievable: Ficci

But extra duty and tax on telecom, carbonated beverages, water purifiers to hurt potential FDI, it said.

Cultural advocates voice frustration over FY25 budget allocation

Finance Minister Abul Hassan Mahmood Ali presented this proposed budget in the National Parliament on Thursday. However, representatives from the cultural sector have expressed dissatisfaction with this allocation, much like in previous years.

Bringing down inflation will be difficult: Unnayan Shamannay

Ongoing economic challenges will not make it easy to reduce inflation to 6.5 percent in the next fiscal year, said Atiur Rahman, the chairperson of Unnayan Shamannay

FY25 budget reaction: The direction of the budget is correct

The fundamental challenge facing policymakers in implementing a contractionary budget will be patience

Measures to reduce inflation and give relief to poor inadequate: CPD

The Centre for Policy Dialogue (CPD) today said that the government's target to reduce inflation to 6.5 percent in the fiscal year 2024-25 appears overly ambitious

Allocation for transport, energy drops slightly

The government has slightly reduced the allocations for transport and power and energy compared to the outgoing fiscal year.

Tk 100cr allocation proposed for tackling climate crisis

Finance Minister Abul Hassan Mahmood Ali has proposed to set aside a special allocation of Tk 100 crore for climate change and environmental protection in the national budget for the fiscal year 2024-25

No VAT on aircraft engine parts, propellers

Proposes budget; operators welcome the move

Good news for kidney patients

Dialysis to get more affordable as import duty on equipment to reduce

June 6, 2024
June 6, 2024

Tk 100cr allocation proposed for tackling climate crisis

Finance Minister Abul Hassan Mahmood Ali has proposed to set aside a special allocation of Tk 100 crore for climate change and environmental protection in the national budget for the fiscal year 2024-25

June 6, 2024
June 6, 2024

No VAT on aircraft engine parts, propellers

Proposes budget; operators welcome the move

June 6, 2024
June 6, 2024

Good news for kidney patients

Dialysis to get more affordable as import duty on equipment to reduce

June 6, 2024
June 6, 2024

Want to rent a community centre? You need proof of tax return!

With the goal of expanding the tax net, the government has proposed that proof of tax return be submitted by individuals looking to avail the services of community centres, convention halls, or similar establishments

June 6, 2024
June 6, 2024

NBR introduces prospective tax rate for the first time

The tax administrator will retain 2024-25’s tax rate for this year and the next year

June 6, 2024
June 6, 2024

No more 'free ride' for MPs

25pc duty proposed on cars imported for lawmakers

June 6, 2024
June 6, 2024

Budget share for home ministry sees slight drop

The proposed budget share for the 2024-25 fiscal year for the home ministry has been slightly decreased in terms of the total budget compared to the outgoing fiscal year

June 6, 2024
June 6, 2024

Bulbs, tube lights may get pricier

The VAT on these products may rise to 15% from the existing 5%

June 6, 2024
June 6, 2024

Clothing irons may become more expensive

The VAT on the home appliance may rise by a 5 percentage points

June 6, 2024
June 6, 2024

Budget explained: Straight from The Daily Star newsroom

The Daily Star journalists explained the budget 2024-25 in simple words