NBR taps 465 trade bodies to broaden VAT net
The National Board of Revenue (NBR) has launched a new initiative to expand Bangladesh’s limited VAT...
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19 May 2026
NBR plans to double TDS on export incentives
The National Board of Revenue (NBR) is planning to raise the tax deduction at source (TDS)...
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19 May 2026
Govt weighs tax window to legalise undisclosed wealth
The government is considering introducing a special tax window in the FY27 budget to allow undisclosed...
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17 May 2026
No new taxes on essentials, PM tells revenue officials
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has instructed revenue officials not to increase taxes on essential commodities in...
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15 May 2026
PM to chair budget meeting today
The government will hold a crucial meeting with the prime minister today to discuss key proposals...
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14 May 2026
Govt plans to tax online gaming sector
The government is planning to bring Bangladesh’s rapidly growing online gaming sector under the tax net...
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13 May 2026
Govt mulls tax cuts on dialysis equipment to ease treatment costs
The government is considering removing the 7.5 per cent advance tax (AT) on kidney dialysis equipment...
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12 May 2026
Illegal cigarettes capture 18% of Bangladesh’s market
Illegal cigarettes now account for over 18 per cent of Bangladesh’s cigarette market, raising concerns over...
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11 May 2026
Wealth tax to replace surcharge on the rich
The government plans to introduce a direct wealth tax in the upcoming national budget to replace...
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06 May 2026
Budget formation slows under IMF pressure
Preparation of the national budget for the 2026-27 fiscal year has slowed, as the government faces...
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04 May 2026