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Andy Burnham, New UK PM, Names Ex-Defence Secretary John Healey as Finance Minister
Britain's new Prime Minister Andy Burnham has appointed John Healey, the former defence secretary, as the new finance minister.
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Finance Minister Emphasizes PPP for Affordable Healthcare in Bangladesh
Finance Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury emphasizes the need for public-private partnerships to make healthcare more affordable in Bangladesh.
Economy
Finance Minister Details 11 Factors Contributing to Revenue Target Failure in Parliament
Finance Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury listed 11 reasons for the failure to meet revenue targets in the Parliament.
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Government Announces 42,600 Crore Requirement for Additional Subsidies in Oil, Gas, Power, and Fertilizer
Finance Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury informed Parliament that an additional 42,600 crore is required for subsidies in oil, gas, power, and fertilizer sectors due to global market instability and Middle East conflicts.
Tax-Free Income Limit Raised to Nearly 4 Lakh Taka in Latest Budget
The tax-free income limit for individual taxpayers has been increased to nearly 4 lakh taka.
New Budget Proposal Seeks to Lower Gold Jewelry Costs Through Fixed VAT and Reduced Source Tax
The finance minister has proposed a new initiative in the budget to reduce the cost of gold jewelry.
Government Raises Monthly Allowance for Titled Freedom Fighters by Tk 5,000
Finance Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury announced a Tk 5,000 increase in monthly allowance for titled freedom fighters in the 2026-27 budget.
Finance Minister Announces Hiring of 5,000 Doctors and 100,000 Health Workers
The government plans to fill long-standing vacancies and address manpower shortages in public hospitals.
