June 26, 2025
It says VAT hikes, tax burden and shrinking export incentives could cripple key sectors
He slates cuts in public services as black money gains leeway
Business leaders fear rising operational costs will slow down economy despite inflation control efforts
The budget also covers costs of local polls, NID services, voter list updates, and enrolment of Bangladeshis living abroad
Budget also proposes expanding food aid and smart family card coverage from January
Digital marketplace fees face higher VAT as tech sector gains support in new budget
National budget sees its first-ever year-on-year decline since independence
Government aims for a business-friendly budget, but not all will benefit equally. Priority has been given to long-underserved sectors and group, he says
