The bank accounts with balance over Tk 5 crore may have to pay more excise duty from the next fiscal year.

The government has shelved the uniform 15 percent VAT plan for two years in the wake of public outcry and reported pressure from businesses and lobby groups. This means the multiple rates of the indirect tax under the 1991 VAT law will continue until fiscal year 2018-19.

A Supreme Court lawyer sends a legal notice to the government requesting it to cancel all the excise duties on bank accounts in 72 hours.

A ruling party lawmaker voices an opinion to amend the provision of constitution, allowing an MP to vote against respective political party. Also, Muhith draws flak at parliament for his 2017-18 budget.