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NBR plans self-assessment of tax liabilities for all firms
The National Board of Revenue (NBR) is likely to introduce self-assessment for companies from 2024-25 to allow them to determine their own tax liabilities and cut reliance on taxmen.
NBR may take host of measures to boost collection
The measures include keeping the tax-exempt income threshold unchanged at Tk 3.5 lakh, a move that is expected to increase revenue receipts and bring more people under the tax net.
Tax on private universities: Must we make education more costly?
This move seems to be a punishment for non-profit educational ventures that aim to enhance our higher education landscape.
NBR grants tax benefits to 3 sectors
The government has provided tax benefits to three sectors, namely leather, asset management, and research, to boost competitiveness and foreign currency earnings.
Rajshahi businesses should reduce reliance on subsidies: NBR chairman
NBR sits with Rajshahi businesses in a pre-budget discussion
NBR to conduct drive against noncompliant home owners
The National Board of Revenue (NBR) will soon conduct a special drive against home owners who did not submit tax returns despite residing in municipal areas, said NBR Chairman Abu Hena Rahmatul Muneem yesterday.
NBR reduces import tariff on rice, sugar and dates to contain price spiral
NBR has reduced customs tariff on rice, sugar and dates and lifted value added tax on edible oil to boost supply and contain prices of the essentials during the month of Ramadan
NBR mulls duty waiver on essential imports
NBR may consider waiving the duty on imported products as recommended by the commerce ministry ahead of the month of Ramadan
NBR honours 54 companies as highest taxpayers of FY23
The Large Taxpayers Unit (LTU) of the National Board of Revenue (NBR) honoured 54 companies for paying the highest amount of taxes in fiscal year 2022-23, at its headquarters in the capitals Agargaon today
Tax measures: Tailored for ‘Made in Bangladesh’
There is bad news for consumers of imported luxury items: they will get dearer thanks to the tax measures the National Board of Revenue is preparing for the new fiscal year that begins on July 1.
NBR imposes up to 20% regulatory duty: Import of 135 items to cost more
National Board of Revenue today slapped up to 20 percent regulatory duty on around 135 products as part of the government's broader objectives to discourage imports and contain volatility in the foreign exchange market.
Hopeless revenue target: No major tax hike planned
Wishy-washy -- is what best describes the government’s stance on scaling up its narrow revenue base, which is posing to become the Achilles’ heel to Bangladesh’s growth aspirations.
Firms can file delayed VAT returns for March and April by June 9 without penalty: NBR
Businesses that have failed to file value-added tax (VAT) returns of March and April 2020 because of the countrywide shutdown will be able to file the returns within June 9 without incurring any penalty, says the National Board of Revenue (NBR).
FBCCI, NBR ‘narrow gap’ over VAT
The NBR and FBCCI yesterday said they had set aside their differences and had agreed to move forward with the government’s plan to implement the new VAT law from July 1.
‘Stock market investors to enjoy existing tax benefit in next FY’
The stock market investors will continue to enjoy the existing tax benefit in the upcoming 2019-20 fiscal year, says National Board of Revenue (NBR) Chairman Mosharraf Hossain Bhuiyan.
Govt honours 141 top taxpayers
The government yesterday honoured top 141 taxpayers, including individuals and companies, for their contribution to the development of Bangladesh's economy.
3-wheelers to be taxed: NBR in pre-budget talks
CNG-driven auto-rickshaws and other engine or battery-driven three-wheelers will be brought under the tax scheme in the upcoming budget, National Board of Revenue (NBR) says.
Robi concedes defeat, will pay Tk 18.72cr VAT to NBR
Robi Axiata yesterday agreed to pay unpaid value-added tax and supplementary duty amounting to Tk 18.72 crore, bringing an end to
Explain legality of broadcasting ads on foreign TV channels, HC to govt
The High Court issues a rule asking the government to explain in four weeks why it should not be directed to take necessary steps to stop advertisements on foreign television channels running in Bangladesh.
