NBR increases low-tier cigarette prices to address revenue shortfall
The National Board of Revenue (NBR) has raised the price of low-tier cigarettes following a Tk3,000 crore revenue shortfall over the last two months.
TBS Bangladesh17 September 2026, 8:00 PM0 readsAMP
To combat a revenue shortfall of Tk3,000 crore recorded over the past two months, the National Board of Revenue (NBR) has increased the maximum retail price (MRP) of low-tier cigarettes. The price for a 10-stick pack has been raised from Tk62 to Tk65. Despite this official adjustment, market reports indicate that these cigarettes are already being sold for as much as Tk70.
