Md Asaduz Zaman

Reporter at The Daily Star, covering economics, planning and agriculture sectors in Bangladesh.

Govt may scrap money whitening provision

The interim government is likely to scrap the provision that allows black money to be legalised through the purchase of apartments and land in the next fiscal year (FY) 2025-26, amid criticism from civil society groups, think tanks and watchdogs.

3d ago

Tk 141,000cr needed in June to attain tax goal

NBR faces Tk 141,000 crore June target; analysts cite target impossible

1w ago

NBR hikes advance tax on bus, truck operators up to 88%

The government proposes sharply increased commercial vehicle tax; operators warn of rising prices.

1w ago

Electric vehicle makers get VAT, duty waivers

In a bid to accelerate the shift to cleaner transport and promote domestic manufacturing, the interim government plans to roll out a series of tax benefits focusing on electric vehicles, including electric bicycles (e-bikes), and lithium and graphene batteries.

1w ago

Businesses decry turnover tax hike

The interim government’s proposal to raise the turnover tax from 0.6 percent to 1 percent from the next fiscal year has sparked an outcry among business leaders, who said the measure could deal a fresh blow to firms already struggling to stay afloat.

3w ago

No immediate tax relief despite inflation woes

Tax rates on income will remain the same as in fiscal 2024-25

3w ago

Upcoming budget must address inequality

Per capita income is a statistical average, which tells us the size of the economic pie, but not how it’s divided.

3w ago

Black money may still find its way into real estate

The interim government is likely to retain the opportunity to invest undeclared wealth, commonly known as black money, in the real estate sector, albeit with a sharp increase in associated tax rates.

3w ago
June 22, 2025
June 22, 2025

Govt may scrap money whitening provision

The interim government is likely to scrap the provision that allows black money to be legalised through the purchase of apartments and land in the next fiscal year (FY) 2025-26, amid criticism from civil society groups, think tanks and watchdogs.

June 17, 2025
June 17, 2025

Tk 141,000cr needed in June to attain tax goal

NBR faces Tk 141,000 crore June target; analysts cite target impossible

June 16, 2025
June 16, 2025

NBR hikes advance tax on bus, truck operators up to 88%

The government proposes sharply increased commercial vehicle tax; operators warn of rising prices.

June 13, 2025
June 13, 2025

Electric vehicle makers get VAT, duty waivers

In a bid to accelerate the shift to cleaner transport and promote domestic manufacturing, the interim government plans to roll out a series of tax benefits focusing on electric vehicles, including electric bicycles (e-bikes), and lithium and graphene batteries.

June 4, 2025
June 4, 2025

Businesses decry turnover tax hike

The interim government’s proposal to raise the turnover tax from 0.6 percent to 1 percent from the next fiscal year has sparked an outcry among business leaders, who said the measure could deal a fresh blow to firms already struggling to stay afloat.

June 3, 2025
June 3, 2025

No immediate tax relief despite inflation woes

Tax rates on income will remain the same as in fiscal 2024-25

June 2, 2025
June 2, 2025

Upcoming budget must address inequality

Per capita income is a statistical average, which tells us the size of the economic pie, but not how it’s divided.

June 2, 2025
June 2, 2025

Black money may still find its way into real estate

The interim government is likely to retain the opportunity to invest undeclared wealth, commonly known as black money, in the real estate sector, albeit with a sharp increase in associated tax rates.

June 1, 2025
June 1, 2025

Tax-free income ceiling to stay the same

The interim government is set to introduce a wide range of tax and duty reforms in the upcoming fiscal year to facilitate the country’s smooth graduation from Least Developed Country (LDC) status and drive economic growth.

June 1, 2025
June 1, 2025

FY25: A year of fewer jobs, falling investment

Exports and remittances are climbing, foreign exchange reserves have steadied, and the exchange rate has shown signs of stability