Sunday | 21 June 2026 | Reg No- 06
Staff Correspondents covers general assignment for Daily Observer Online edition, as a member of reporting team.
The government has identified 10 key priorities in the proposed FY2026-27 budget, aiming to restore macroeconomic stability, achieve 6.5% GDP growth and reduce inflation to 7.5%.Finance Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury on Thursday outlined 10 priority areas in the proposed
The proposed budget for fiscal year 2026-27 includes a reduction in supplementary duty on the import of two key raw materials used in the skincare and beauty products industry.To encourage local manufacturers of skincare and cosmetic products, the government is
The government has proposed increasing allocation for the agriculture sector by Tk 6,209 crore in the FY2026-27 budget, underscoring its focus on food security, agricultural productivity and rural development.The government has proposed a total allocation of Tk 43,335 crore for
Bringing an end to a long wait, the Finance Minister has announced a new pay structure for government officials and employees.In his budget speech, he said, ''The same pay structure has remained in force for nearly 11 years. During this
The government has proposed extending free education for girls up to the undergraduate level, alongside introducing mid-day meals, expanding technology-based learning and strengthening support for disadvantaged students.The government has unveiled a series of education sector initiatives in the proposed FY2026-27
The government is proposing to raise the threshold for excise duty exemption on bank deposits in the budget for fiscal year 2026-27.Under the proposed measure, account holders with deposits of up to Tk 400,000 will not have to pay any
The government is set to raise the rate of advance income tax on commercially operated motor vehicles in the 2026-27 fiscal year.Alongside the increase in tax rates, the classification of vehicles will be expanded, bringing several new categories of vehicles
The government has announced plans to gradually introduce technical and vocational education for all students from Class VI, alongside compulsory third-language learning, as part of efforts to transform Bangladesh into a skills-based economy.The government plans to introduce technical and vocational
Finance Minister Amir Khasru Mahmud Chowdhury is presenting a record Tk 9.38 lakh crore national budget in the Parliament on Thursday.The budget includes a series of people-oriented measures aimed at reducing the cost of living and increasing disposable income for
The government has proposed allowing taxpayers to legalise undisclosed funds invested in land, buildings and apartments by paying applicable taxes, according to the FY2026-27 budget proposal.The government has proposed a new provision enabling individuals to legalise undisclosed investments in land,
