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Md Asaduz Zaman

Staff Reporter at The Daily Star, covering the economy, trade, planning and public policy in Bangladesh. He can be reached at asaduz.zamanjubd@gmail.com.

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NBR logs 16% tax growth in Jul-Oct

Revenue collection rose nearly 16 percent year-on-year in the first four months of the current fiscal year, thanks to a turbulent base period last year and a more settled political and business climate now.
20 November 2025, 18:00 PM
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Tangail BSCIC park blows past six deadlines, cost rises 2.5 times

Nearly a decade ago, the Bangladesh Small and Cottage Industries Corporation (BSCIC) took up a project to build an industrial park in Mirzapur upazila of Tangail. The goal was noble—creating employment through industrialisation two years after implementation and eventually reducing poverty.
17 November 2025, 18:00 PM
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Shortage of contraceptives, medicine may end soon

The ongoing shortfall in the supply of medicines, family planning materials and the procurement of medical equipment is likely to ease soon as three related projects are scheduled to be placed before the ECNEC for approval today.
9 November 2025, 18:31 PM
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Inflation eases slightly to 8.17% in Oct

Non-food prices cross the 9% mark again
5 November 2025, 18:00 PM
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Machinery imports rebound

In terms of intermediate goods, LC opening rose by 1.59% during the period
26 October 2025, 18:00 PM
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Inflation outpaces wage growth for 44th month

For nearly four years, prices in Bangladesh have been rising faster than people’s pay. Every month, workers earned a little more on paper, but that extra money did not stretch as far in the market. Now, for the past two months, even the pace of income growth has started to slow, making an already difficult situation even worse for low- and middle-income families.
23 October 2025, 19:45 PM
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Is there any redress for airport fire victims?

The massive fire that engulfed the cargo complex at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport on Saturday has left importers grappling with the loss of consignments worth crores of taka. They now face a painful question: is there any legal or financial redress for their losses?.There are two
21 October 2025, 19:04 PM
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Airport fire sends shockwave across supply chains

Raw materials for peak-season garment shipments, medicine ingredients, and telecom equipment gutted
19 October 2025, 18:06 PM
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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
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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
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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
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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
FY2026 Budget

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
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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
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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
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Who will pay for the NBR turmoil?

NBR is facing paralysis over the recent bifurcation ordinance.
26 May 2025, 03:00 AM
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
NBR revenue collection target in FY26

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
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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
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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

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