Dhaka, June 11 -- The government has proposed raising import duties and tax rates on several products in the new fiscal year, which may push up the prices of a range of goods and services.

Finance Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury unveiled the Tk 9.38 trillion budget for fiscal year 2026-27 in parliament at 3pm on Thursday.

Cigarettes

Minimum retail prices for cigarettes have been revised, with lower, mid, high and premium tiers set at Tk 62 per 10 sticks, Tk 92, Tk 160 and Tk 210 respectively.

Nicotine granules and nicotine pouches will see supplementary duty increased from 300 percent to 350 percent.

Fuel-powered cars

To discourage the use of diesel, octane, and petrol vehicles, the tax burden on imported mid-range internal co...