The government has increased VAT and supplementary duty on more than 100 goods and services in the middle of the current 2024-25 fiscal year. The price of cigarettes has also increased. On Thursday, the National Board of Revenue (NBR) announced the increase in the price level and duty of cigarettes. Cigarette manufacturers are supplying cigarette shipments to the market by paying new duties and taxes. In the retail market, the price of Benson & Hedges cigarettes has increased from Tk 18 to Tk 20 per stick. The price of Gold Leaf sticks has increased from Tk 13 to Tk 15 and lucky cigarettes from Tk 10 to Tk 12. Besides, Star brand cigarettes are now being sold at Tk 10. Prices for Derby, Pilo... [Read more]