- BABBMA urges the government to reduce VAT on bread and biscuits in the FY26 budget.
- Current VAT rates are increasing production costs and making products unaffordable for low-income consumers.
- VAT on biscuits was previously reduced from 15% to 7.5% after protests, but other items still face higher rates.
- BABBMA submitted proposals to reduce VAT to 5%, but these were not included in the budget.
- The association highlights the importance of supporting agro-processing industries for economic growth.
- Lack of implementation of the Agro-Processing Policy is a concern, as it was supposed to provide soft loans.
- BABBMA emphasizes the need for affordable basic food items and urges immediate VAT reduction to protect industry and consumers.
Source: dhakatribune.com
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