Dhaka, June 12 -- Business groups have broadly welcomed the BNP government's first budget in nearly two decades as "business-friendly", but voiced disappointment over the decision to leave corporate tax rates unchanged.

They have warned that the absence of a long-term roadmap for corporate tax cuts could weaken Bangladesh's position in the regional race for foreign investment.

The government unveiled the Tk 9.38 trillion budget for FY2026-27 on Thursday, around four months after taking office.

Finance Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury proposed keeping corporate tax rates unchanged.

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