Dhaka, May 14 -- The tax-free income ceiling for individual taxpayers is set to remain unchanged in the 2026-27 fiscal year, despite rising inflation and global economic pressures.

The decision came during an eight-hour strategic meeting at the Secretariat on Thursday, where Prime Minister Tarique Rahman reviewed the National Revenue Board's (NBR) proposals.

Finance Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury and NBR Chairman Md Abdur Rahman Khan were also present.

The move marks a continuation of the policy set by the previous interim government, a stance the newly elected BNP administration has decided to uphold to ensure state what it said "ownership" among citizens.

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