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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.