- NBR plans to collect Tk2,40,000 crore from VAT and supplementary duties in FY25
- Stakeholders concerned that increased VAT could raise inflation
- VAT rates may increase in various sectors and new sectors in FY25
- NBR considering imposing VAT on metro rail ticket prices
- Concerns raised by Consumer Association of Bangladesh over plan to increase VAT
- Inflation rate projected to be maintained at 6.5% in next fiscal year
- Government may focus on debt control, boosting agricultural production, and expanding social safety nets to control inflation
Source: tbsnews.net
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