Upcoming budget must address inequality
Per capita income is a statistical average, which tells us the size of the economic pie, but not how it’s divided.
2 June 2025, 06:00 AM
Black money may still find its way into real estate
The interim government is likely to retain the opportunity to invest undeclared wealth, commonly known as black money, in the real estate sector, albeit with a sharp increase in associated tax rates.
1 June 2025, 18:00 PM
Tax-free income ceiling to stay the same
The interim government is set to introduce a wide range of tax and duty reforms in the upcoming fiscal year to facilitate the country’s smooth graduation from Least Developed Country (LDC) status and drive economic growth.
31 May 2025, 18:06 PM
FY25: A year of fewer jobs, falling investment
Exports and remittances are climbing, foreign exchange reserves have steadied, and the exchange rate has shown signs of stability
31 May 2025, 18:00 PM
What are the likely tax and duty measures in FY26?
These include steps to reduce the cost of doing business and align tax policies with the requirements of LDC graduation
31 May 2025, 05:45 AM
Duty-free threshold for bank deposits may rise to Tk 3 lakh
In order to provide relief to small savers, the government is likely to increase the excise duty exemption threshold for bank deposits in the upcoming budget for fiscal year 2025-26.
29 May 2025, 18:00 PM
VAT on plastics may double, eco-friendly products may get waiver
In a bid to discourage the use of plastic, the interim government may double the value-added tax (VAT) on some synthetic household products such as tableware and kitchenware to 15 percent.
26 May 2025, 18:00 PM
Who will pay for the NBR turmoil?
NBR is facing paralysis over the recent bifurcation ordinance.
26 May 2025, 03:00 AM
Top earners face 30% tax again as inequality rises
After five years, the income tax rate for the highest bracket is likely to revert to 30 percent in the upcoming fiscal year as part of the government’s efforts to address growing inequality — an issue that is among the country’s major economic concerns.
24 May 2025, 18:04 PM
NBR may continue prospective tax system till FY28
The National Board of Revenue (NBR) is expected to continue the prospective tax system until fiscal year 2027-28, allowing taxpayers and businesses to determine applicable tax rates in advance instead of waiting until the end of the income year.
18 May 2025, 18:00 PM
Tax-free income limit may rise to Tk 3.75 lakh
The government is planning a series of measures in the upcoming national budget to alleviate the tax pressure on individuals and businesses, including raising the tax-free income threshold and relaxing certain compliance requirements.
12 May 2025, 18:00 PM
Budget should draw clear roadmap for smooth LDC GRADUATION
The upcoming national budget must outline a comprehensive roadmap to prepare for the country’s graduation from the least developed country (LDC) club in 2026, prioritising tariff rationalisation, tax reform, and sustainable fiscal policies, according to a leading business leader.
11 May 2025, 18:00 PM
Dev budget for FY26 lowest in four years
The interim government is set to slash the development budget for the fiscal year (FY) 2025-26 by 14 percent year-on-year, as it struggles with limited fiscal space and steers away from costly mega-projects.
6 May 2025, 18:00 PM
Falling food prices ease inflation
Falling food prices over recent months have helped cool inflation further in April, according to the Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics (BBS), with economists attributing the easing of price pressures to post-festival effects.
5 May 2025, 18:00 PM
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.
28 April 2025, 18:00 PM
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.
27 April 2025, 18:00 PM
March revenue growth nears 10%, but no cause for cheer
NBR still needs Tk 65,000cr per month to hit IMF target for FY25
19 April 2025, 18:00 PM
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
16 April 2025, 18:00 PM
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
15 April 2025, 18:00 PM
Inflation inches up in March as non-food prices jump
After declining for each of the past three months, overall inflation in Bangladesh increased slightly in March, driven by an uptick in non-food prices, government data shows.
8 April 2025, 18:00 PM