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Govt drafting policy for tax exemptions

The interim government of Bangladesh is drafting a tax exemption policy, prohibiting both the government and the National Board of Revenue (NBR) from allowing tax exemptions.

NBR targets 10.5% tax-GDP ratio by FY35 amid IMF push

The National Board of Revenue (NBR) has set a target to raise Bangladesh’s tax-to-GDP ratio to 10.5 percent by the fiscal year 2034-35, as part of its newly formulated 10-year revenue strategy, according to official documents.

Tax authority to split. Will it bring the desired outcome?

Touted as a historic overhaul, the move has ignited debate over whether it will drive meaningful reform or merely deepen the layers of bureaucracy, given the NBR's persistent failure to meet its targets.

NBR orders freeze on Asiatic MCL's bank accounts: report

The Central Intelligence Cell (CIC) of the National Board of Revenue (NBR) has instructed all banks and non-bank financial institutions to freeze the accounts of Asiatic Marketing Communications Limited, one of the country’s leading advertising firms, according to a recent report by UNB.

Govt sets Tk 4.99 lakh crore target for NBR in FY26

The new target has raised eyebrows, given the underwhelming performance in revenue collection so far

NBR plans to roll back tax benefits for exporters

The prospect of reduced tax benefits has rattled exporters, already wrestling with shifting global trade dynamics, including fresh US tariffs

No scope to cut corporate tax

The National Board of Revenue (NBR) yesterday said there was no scope to reduce corporate or individual tax rates in the budget for the upcoming fiscal year, a stance that businesses opposed.

Govt to rationalise tariffs on around 350 items

In the past two years, the NBR brought down tariffs on 60 items within the bound tariff rates based on the panel's suggestion.

NBR again cuts duties on imported fresh fruits

It is second duty cut in 10 days

April 30, 2025
April 30, 2025

Govt drafting policy for tax exemptions

The interim government of Bangladesh is drafting a tax exemption policy, prohibiting both the government and the National Board of Revenue (NBR) from allowing tax exemptions.

April 29, 2025
April 29, 2025

NBR targets 10.5% tax-GDP ratio by FY35 amid IMF push

The National Board of Revenue (NBR) has set a target to raise Bangladesh’s tax-to-GDP ratio to 10.5 percent by the fiscal year 2034-35, as part of its newly formulated 10-year revenue strategy, according to official documents.

April 28, 2025
April 28, 2025

Tax authority to split. Will it bring the desired outcome?

Touted as a historic overhaul, the move has ignited debate over whether it will drive meaningful reform or merely deepen the layers of bureaucracy, given the NBR's persistent failure to meet its targets.

April 24, 2025
April 24, 2025

NBR orders freeze on Asiatic MCL's bank accounts: report

The Central Intelligence Cell (CIC) of the National Board of Revenue (NBR) has instructed all banks and non-bank financial institutions to freeze the accounts of Asiatic Marketing Communications Limited, one of the country’s leading advertising firms, according to a recent report by UNB.

April 17, 2025
April 17, 2025

Govt sets Tk 4.99 lakh crore target for NBR in FY26

The new target has raised eyebrows, given the underwhelming performance in revenue collection so far

April 16, 2025
April 16, 2025

NBR plans to roll back tax benefits for exporters

The prospect of reduced tax benefits has rattled exporters, already wrestling with shifting global trade dynamics, including fresh US tariffs

April 14, 2025
April 14, 2025

No scope to cut corporate tax

The National Board of Revenue (NBR) yesterday said there was no scope to reduce corporate or individual tax rates in the budget for the upcoming fiscal year, a stance that businesses opposed.

April 13, 2025
April 13, 2025

Govt to rationalise tariffs on around 350 items

In the past two years, the NBR brought down tariffs on 60 items within the bound tariff rates based on the panel's suggestion.

March 18, 2025
March 18, 2025

NBR again cuts duties on imported fresh fruits

It is second duty cut in 10 days

March 3, 2025
March 3, 2025

Source tax on cancer drug ingredients slashed to 2%

In a notification issued on Sunday, the NBR said it had slashed the tax at source on the import of ingredients for oncology medicines to 2 percent from 5 percent.