Dhaka, June 15 -- The government has proposed an income tax exemption for donations made to 11 approved charities and public welfare organisations, aiming to encourage greater support for healthcare, disability services and social welfare programmes.

Under the measure announced in the FY2026-27 budget, taxpayers will be able to claim tax relief on donations made to the selected organisations from Jul 1, 2026, to Jun 30, 2030.

Finance Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury announced the initiative while presenting the national budget on Thursday, saying the move was intended to encourage charitable giving and public welfare activities.

The National Board of Revenue (NBR) later published the list of approved organisations.

The organisati...