Prices of goods, services that may increase in new budget

Prices of several essential and imported goods and services are expected to rise following proposed changes in duties and tax rates in the 2026–27 national budget, raising concerns over potential inflationary pressure on consumers.

Finance Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury on Thursday (June 11) placed a Tk 9,38,000 crore budget in parliament, outlining revised tariff structures and higher taxes on a range of products.

Goods likely to see price increase

According to budget proposals, the following categories may become costlier due to higher duties and supplementary taxes:

Bicycles
Prices may rise as import duties and supplementary taxes on bicycle parts used in local manufacturing have been increased.

Cigarettes
The supplementary duty on nicotine-based products has been proposed to rise from 300 percent to 350 percent. In addition, minimum retail prices across all cigarette tiers are set to increase, pushing up overall costs.

Petrol and diesel vehicles
Vehicles in the 1200cc to 1600cc petrol and diesel segment may become more expensive due to higher tax burdens.

Electrical transformers
Increased import duties and supplementary taxes are expected to raise the cost of power equipment, including transformers.

Washing machines
Imported household washing machines are likely to face higher prices following the introduction of new supplementary duties.

Foreign food and beverages
Products such as coffee, confectionery and processed foods may see price hikes due to changes in tariff structures.

Other affected products include Imported cashew nuts and betel nuts; Pangas fish fillets; Imported honey; Lipsticks and cosmetic products; LPG gas cylinders; Tiles, sanitary ware, foam, toys and household electronics.

Economists say the revised tax structure could add pressure on consumer spending at a time when inflation remains a key economic concern, particularly affecting middle- and lower-income households.

The proposed measures will come into effect after parliamentary approval of the Finance Bill.