DHAKA, June 2, 2025 (BSS) - Individuals from the next fiscal year (FY26) will 
be required to show their return filing proof for 12 services, such as 
availing bank credit cards and obtaining membership in professional bodies. 

Previously, these requirements were mandatory for some 43 services. 

Finance Adviser Dr Salehuddin Ahmed said this in his pre-recorded budget 
speech today aimed at broadening the tax base, encouraging a culture of 
compliance, and simplifying procedures. 

From now on, individuals seeking these services will only need to provide a 
Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) certificate, eliminating the need to 
submit income tax return documents.

The services covered by this relaxation include: obtaining a new trade 
license within city corporation or municipality areas; registering a 
cooperative society; acquiring a new license as a listed general insurance 
surveyor; issuance of credit cards; and obtaining membership in recognised 
professional bodies for doctors, dentists, lawyers, chartered accountants, 
cost and management accountants, chartered secretaries, tax lawyers, 
actuaries, engineers, architects, and surveyors.

Other service areas include opening a Taka 5 lakh savings account at the post 
office; receiving salary payments through the Monthly Payment Order (MPO) 
system for Grade 10 or equivalent government employees; issuance, transfer of 
ownership, or renewal of fitness certificates for three-wheeler vehicles; 
registration or licensing for stamp vendors, court fee vendors, cartage paper 
vendors, or document writers; and obtaining a license from the relevant 
authority to operate an e-commerce business.