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DHAKA, June 11, 2026 (BSS) - The government has taken an initiative to

formulate the "Best Taxpayer Award Policy 2026" to encourage tax compliance

and socially recognize taxpayers.

Under the new policy, a total of 67 individuals, including the highest

taxpayers across different sectors, will be awarded as "Best Taxpayers".

Finance Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury announced the initiative while

presenting the proposed national budget for the 2026-27 fiscal year in

parliament today.

He said the policy has been designed to encourage tax payment through social

recognition and proper honouring of compliant taxpayers.

According to the proposal, up to 22 sector-wise top taxpayers will be

selected among the total 67 awardees.

The award recipients will receive a range of special privileges, including

invitations to national events, participation in district and national

cultural programmes, priority access at circuit houses, cabin facilities in

government hospitals, priority in transport ticketing, access to VIP lounges

at airports, and preferential access to tickets for sports events.

Officials said the initiative is aimed at strengthening tax culture in the

country by promoting voluntary compliance and recognising responsible

taxpayers as contributors to national development.

The government believes that formal recognition and incentives will further

expand the tax base and improve revenue mobilisation in the coming fiscal

years.

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