Duty Benefits Extension for Washing Machines & Refrigerators Bangladesh: Manufacturers of washing machines, refrigerators and computers may keep enjoying the opportunity to import components used in their production at reduced tariffs for up to three years as the government plans to put an end to the exemption culture in phases.
The NBR specifically suggested reducing the import duty on dialysis filters and dialysis circuits, essential materials used for kidney dialysis, to 1 percent from 10 percent.
Excise Duty Exemption on Offshore Banking Deposits 2024-25: Depositors, who park funds in offshore banking units of banks, may enjoy exemption from excise duty payment on their foreign currency deposits in the coming fiscal year of 2024-25, according to officials.
The overall revenue generation target will be Tk 537,000 crore in the new fiscal year that begins on July 1, which is 7.4 percent higher than that of the goal of the outgoing financial year.
The telecom regulator and Grameenphone have initiated negotiations regarding late fees of around Tk 6,000 crore based on an audit claim, as both parties seek an out-of-court settlement on the matter.