Dhaka, May 16 -- Reintroducing a facility to legalise undisclosed money through investment in real estate is under consideration in a bid to rescue the industry from the brink of collapse, sources say.

At the same time, the upcoming national budget is likely to offer a wide range of tax breaks to encourage investment in capital-intensive and emerging sectors, including semiconductors, active pharmaceutical ingredients (API), and locally produced food- and vegetable-processing industries.

Tax officials say the tax-free income threshold for individual taxpayers may also be raised to Tk 0.4 million for fiscal years 2028-29 and 2029-30.

The proposed measures are expected to be incorporated into the Finance Bill 2026 for the fiscal year 202...