The proposed fiscal framework for the 2026–27 financial year has introduced a significant regulatory shift in the country’s banking sector, mandating the submission of a Tax Identification Number (TIN) certificate for opening new bank accounts. The measure, however, includes targeted exemptions for students and several other designated categories of account holders. Under the proposal, most […]

The government’s proposed national budget for the upcoming financial year has recommended the complete withdrawal of the existing Tk 300 tax imposed on the purchase of new mobile SIM cards. The move is part of a broader policy objective aimed at revitalising the telecommunications sector, accelerating digital transformation, and fostering a more investment-friendly environment. According […]