Sangsad Bhaban, June 28 -- State Minister for Planning Md Zonayed Abdur Rahim Saki on Sunday acknowledged public concerns over bringing grocery shops and kitchen markets under the tax net, saying the government must ensure people are not unduly burdened while expanding the country's tax base.

"We must undoubtedly express concern over this issue. People have to be given relief," he said while participating in the general discussion on the proposed national budget for the 2026-27 fiscal year in Parliament.

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Saki said the government has expanded the tax net on a rational basis and taxes will initially be imposed at a flat rate according to taxpayers' financial capaci...