
Government Boosts Allowance for Titled Freedom Fighters by 5,000 Taka
Finance Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury proposed a 5,000 Taka increase in the monthly allowance for titled freedom fighters in the 2026-27 budget.
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Finance Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury proposed a 5,000 Taka increase in the monthly allowance for titled freedom fighters in the 2026-27 budget.

Finance Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury has proposed comprehensive tax and VAT exemptions for freelancers, content creators, and startups in the 2026-27 budget.

The Foreign Investors' Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) has called for the withdrawal of the proposed 0.2% Advance Income Tax (AIT) on retail businesses, citing operational challenges.
The proposed budget for 2026-27 includes multiple special funds and allocations for sectors like social security, health, entrepreneurship, climate risk management, blue economy, renewable energy, and creative economy.
