- Bangladesh plans to increase VAT on branded clothing
- The VAT hike affects 43 goods and services targeting high-income individuals
- Essential commodity prices will remain unaffected
- Included in the VAT increase are luxury items and services like posh garment outlets and four-star eateries
- Other affected items include mattresses, tissue papers, powdered milk, biscuits, and more
- The VAT increase is intended to boost state revenues independently of IMF pressures
- The specific VAT rate for branded apparel outlets will jump from 7 percent to 15 percent
- The IMF had previously requested a general VAT increase to 15 percent to release further financial support
Source: fibre2fashion.com
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