Finance Adviser Salehuddin Ahmed yesterday urged tax lawyers to assist the government in strengthening revenue collection by helping prevent the concealment of taxpayers’ income and wealth.

Nine more officials of the National Board of Revenue (NBR) have been suspended for their alleged involvement in organising protests against the government's ordinance that dissolved the NBR and split it into two divisions.

NBR mandates online income tax returns for all individuals from this year

Over 85 percent of the certificates, licences, and permits (CLPs) issued so far through the Bangladesh Single Window (BSW) system were delivered within an hour, according to the National Board of Revenue.

Why should ordinary citizens bear the burden of a bureaucratic breakdown?

Why is this issue being dragged on for so long?

The National Board of Revenue (NBR) has uncovered tax evasion amounting to nearly Tk 6,250 crore since September 2024, according to a statement issued yesterday.

Protests by tax, customs officials disrupting services

The crisis at the National Board of Revenue is deepening as disgruntled employees have launched a fresh five-day protest, demanding the chairman’s removal and the repeal of a new ordinance that splits the tax authority. The protest threatens to disrupt tax collection, delay trade and further strain the country’s revenue targets.

Govt must straighten out the kinks to ensure smooth transition

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.

The tax administrator organises a pre-budget discussion

NBR permission is setting a bad example, destabilising the housing market

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.

Strengthening the security of state institutions is urgent

Stocks soared yesterday as investors cheered the substantial cut in capital gains tax by the National Board of Revenue (NBR) to encourage big local and foreign investors.

Instead of holding an income tax fair, the National Board of Revenue (NBR) says it will have dedicated officials and special arrangements at field-level offices to extend tax services and facilitate return submissions throughout November.

60 officials of BFIU, Bangladesh Police, NBR, ACC, BSEC and the Department of Narcotics Control will receive the training

The reduced import taxes will remain effective until Nov 30 this year

The centre will assist taxpayers seeking to submit tax returns in compliance with regulations