Dhaka, June 14 -- National Board of Revenue (NBR) Chairman Md. Abdur Rahman Khan on Sunday said that unprecedented steps have been taken in the proposed budget for fiscal year FY2026-27 to create a deregulated environment for businesses.

"For a long time, export-oriented businesses have been demanding the expansion of bonded warehouse facilities. Previously, those who did not own a bonded warehouse faced numerous complications in collecting raw materials from bond-facilitated institutions. The new budget has eliminated these limitations," the NBR chief said.

He made the remarks as the chief guest while addressing a seminar titled "Analysis of Finance Bill 2026-27" at the Economic Reporters' Forum (ERF) auditorium in the capital on Sunda...