Bangladesh Govt has been revised Excise Duty Tax on departure from Dhaka Airport
As per BD Govt. directive, the existing Excise Duty Tax (OW) levied on international passengers travelling ex-BD (AA/BB/CC below) & also for domestic passengers travelling wholly within Bangladesh (serial no.2 below) has been increased for travel on or after 04June'2015. 1.Current rate of Excise Duty Tax in International sector and routes AA. Bangladesh to North/South America, Europe,Africa,Australia, New Zealand and rest of the world other than BB & CC below............................ BDT 1500.00 BB. Bangladesh to all ASIAN countries other than those mentioned in CC below.........BDT 1000.00 CC. Bangladesh to SAARC countries (Afghanistan, Pakistan, India, Bhutan, Nepal, Maldives & Sri Lanka..................... BDT 500.00
Notes: a) Above AREAs are based on geography but not as per IATA definition. b) ASIA as deemed by Govt. definition is all of continental ASIA including IATA Middle East Sub Area of TC-2. c) Existing terms & conditions will remain unchanged. Exemptions: a) Infants under 02 years not occupying a seat. b) Transit/transfer passengers having an onward connection within 24hrs. c) Foreign Diplomats showing their diplomatic passport at Airline ticket & check-in counter.2. Domestic Excise Duty Tax ( OW) BDT-500.00 is levied per passenger on each domestic departure within Bangladesh. Applicable for wholly travel within Bangladesh only. This tax to be collected at the time of ticket issuance irrespective place of issue & to be shown separately on tickets under tax code "OW". (Existing Domestic travel tax BDT-300 under tax code "UT" to be discontinued with immediate effect). Exemptions: a) Infants under 02 years not occupying a seat. b) Foreign Diplomats showing their diplomatic passport at the Airline ticketing & check-in counters.