Scrap draft ordinance on revenue

The BCS Taxation Association has called to immediately rescind the draft ordinance that proposes dissolving the National Board of Revenue (NBR) and replacing it with two separate entities -- the Revenue Policy Division and the Revenue Management Division..Under the draft "State Policy and
4 May 2025, 15:30 PM

NBR to collect travel tax directly from outbound passengers

The National Board of Revenue (NBR) is set to introduce a new system for collecting travel tax directly from outbound passengers, replacing the current practice where airlines include the tax in ticket prices and later deposit it into the state coffer.
17 April 2025, 18:01 PM

Two-thirds of e-return filers don’t have taxable income: NBR chairman

Nearly 10 lakh out of 15 lakh e-return filers have submitted zero returns, he says at ERF event
24 March 2025, 07:15 AM

Customs open except for Eid day

All customs houses and stations will remain open every day, except on the day of Eid-ul-Fitr, to facilitate import and export activities, said the National Board of Revenue (NBR) yesterday.
19 March 2025, 20:00 PM

Dhaka Chamber wants Tk 5 lakh as tax-free income limit

It also suggested reducing the highest income tax rate from 30% to 25%
18 March 2025, 08:50 AM

NBR extends corporate tax return deadline to April 30

The National Board of Revenue (NBR) has extended the deadline for companies to file their income tax returns until April 30 this year.
12 March 2025, 13:20 PM

NBR to go tough on tax return non-filers

The tax administrator organises a pre-budget discussion
11 March 2025, 09:29 AM

NBR eases VAT for supermarket shoppers

No additional 7.5% trade VAT for shopping at supermarkets
20 February 2025, 15:11 PM

Tax return deadline ends today, no more extension: NBR

As of now, 14.10 lakh taxpayers have filed their returns through the online platform, says NBR Chairman
16 February 2025, 14:14 PM

NBR seeks proposals on VAT law

The National Board of Revenue (NBR) on Saturday requested businesses to submit their proposals regarding value-added tax (VAT) and supplementary duty as part of its efforts to frame tax proposals for the 2025-26 fiscal year, which will begin in July.
9 February 2025, 20:07 PM

Tax exemption on fees for foreign physicians treating injured in July uprising

Taxes also waived on physicians' hotel accommodation, food, and airfares
5 February 2025, 13:50 PM

Increasing efficiency of NBR essential for business growth

Finance Adviser Salehuddin Ahmed yesterday said that increasing the efficiency of the National Board of Revenue (NBR) is essential for the growth of trade and commerce in the country.
27 January 2025, 18:00 PM
26 January 2025, 11:43 AM

No action taken based on white paper

The interim government has not taken any of the measures recommended by the white paper on the state of the Bangladesh economy even after a month and a half of the report’s submission, said economists yesterday.
18 January 2025, 18:00 PM

NBR to reduce VAT on restaurants

The National Board of Revenue (NBR) is set to revise the value-added tax (VAT) on restaurants, reducing it from the standard rate of 15 percent..The tax administration informed the Bangladesh Restaurant Owners Association of the decision in a letter, though it did not specify the new rate.
15 January 2025, 15:04 PM

Direct tax expenditure declined to Tk 1.15 lakh crore in FY22

Bangladesh’s direct tax expenditure, a tax subsidy that includes rebates, exemptions, and reduced rates offered by the revenue authorities, fell 8 percent year-on-year to Tk 1.15 lakh crore in fiscal 2021-22, according to the tax expenditure estimation report..The National Board of Revenue
6 January 2025, 18:12 PM

NBR’s national single window launched for simpler trade procedures

Seven out of 19 customs agencies have been integrated
2 January 2025, 14:37 PM

NBR eases e-return registration for taxpayers without verified SIMs

The National Board of Revenue has taken special measures for taxpayers who could not submit their tax returns online due to not having biometrically-verified mobile SIM cards.
29 December 2024, 16:30 PM

Separating policy, revenue in NBR top reform priority

The National Board of Revenue (NBR) should not both formulate policies and collect revenue, rather a separate, independent and specialised policy wing should be formed, recommended an advisory committee recently. .This should be the first priority when bringing about reforms, said the co
25 December 2024, 18:03 PM

Tax return submission deadline extended to Jan 31

The National Board of Revenue (NBR) has for a second time extended by a month the deadline for individual taxpayers to file tax returns. 
24 December 2024, 18:10 PM