Bangladesh's direct tax spending fell 8% in FY23

The expenditure hit Tk 1.07 lakh crore, down from Tk 1.15 lakh crore in the previous year
9 April 2026, 20:08 PM

Budget 2026-27: Why tax rebate policy needs structural overhaul

Investments and donations in fourteen (14) specified sectors have been made eligible for tax rebate, subject to Section 78 of the Income Tax Act, 2023 and Part III of the Sixth Schedule
8 April 2026, 20:53 PM

Tax, e-VAT return deadlines extended for firms

The National Board of Revenue (NBR) yesterday extended the income tax return submission deadline for companies by one month-- to April 15.
16 March 2026, 00:00 AM

NBR extends February VAT return deadline to March 29

The revenue authority said the decision was taken in the public interest
15 March 2026, 11:55 AM

NBR files GD over fraud using chairman’s name

Threatening messages based on fabricated claims have been sent through fake email addresses
3 March 2026, 17:52 PM

NBR seeks FY27 budget proposals from businesses

Work on the upcoming budget has already begun, says the tax administrator
3 March 2026, 17:30 PM

NBR extends tax return filing deadline to March 31

The tax administration issued a notification in this regard today
26 February 2026, 16:05 PM

NBR takes steps to facilitate tax return filing by Bangladeshis abroad

The NBR has introduced a special registration system for Bangladeshi taxpayers abroad
24 February 2026, 19:59 PM

NBR restructures VAT burden on LPG

The NBR said the VAT burden on consumers will decline by one-fifth due to the restructuring
17 February 2026, 09:14 AM

NBR extends online VAT return deadline to Feb 22

Technical disruptions necessitated the move in the public interest.
16 February 2026, 13:19 PM

Tax-GDP ratio: Parties promise the moon

After many years, Bangladesh’s 13th Parliamentary Election has injected a rare festive mood into public life. Political parties have unveiled their manifestos with unusual care, and voters appear genuinely engaged, scrutinising promises rather than merely consuming slogans.
12 February 2026, 00:00 AM

NBR extends tax return filing deadline up to Feb 28

The original deadline was November 30
29 January 2026, 15:26 PM

Without radical trade reforms, Bangladesh risks losing competitive edge: economist

Bangladesh may fall behind peers and competing economies without radical reforms in tariffs and trade facilitation within five years, an economist warned today.
26 January 2026, 22:05 PM

15 customs officials honoured on International Customs Day

Customs House Chattogram organised a seminar at Radisson Blu Chattogram Bay View
26 January 2026, 16:27 PM

NBR moves to bring transparency in tariff assessment on imports

The National Board of Revenue (NBR) has taken the initiative to bring transparency in the assessment of tariff on imported goods.
25 January 2026, 21:49 PM

How to cancel TIN

A person can apply for cancellation of their registration under certain conditions
22 January 2026, 19:32 PM

Online tax, offline refund

Taxpayers struggle to recover overpaid taxes as the manual refund system leaves money inaccessible
20 January 2026, 00:00 AM

NBR split may complete before Feb 12 election: finance adviser

The reform aims to divide the NBR into two separate bodies
6 January 2026, 13:09 PM

NBR surpasses VAT registration target in December

The NBR brought 131,000 previously unregistered businesses under the VAT net
3 January 2026, 10:25 AM

Utilisation permission issuance made automated today

The NBR made Customs Bond Management System mandatory for all exporters
1 January 2026, 11:43 AM