State Minister Zunaid Abdur Rahim Saki told Parliament on Sunday that taxes on grocery and kitchen markets will be determined rationally under the proposed 2026–27 national budget. He said the expansion of the tax net will be done carefully, with flat rates based on taxpayers’ capacity. Saki emphasized that the government aims to reassure citizens while ensuring fair revenue collection.
He announced that revenue policy formulation and collection will be separated, with an independent policy body formed outside the bureaucracy. The minister expressed confidence that strict anti-evasion measures and automation will help achieve the revenue target of Tk 6.95 trillion. He noted that Bangladesh’s budget size is about 13 percent of GDP, smaller than neighboring countries, and described the new budget as expansionary yet realistic, balancing development priorities with economic realities.
Saki said the government inherited a fragile economy but designed the budget to rebuild and ensure long-term prosperity. He added that automation programs have already begun in the National Board of Revenue and five other institutions to curb tax evasion and improve efficiency.
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