National Board of Revenue (NBR)

Splitting the NBR is a timely step

Govt must straighten out the kinks to ensure smooth transition
14 May 2025, 16:00 PM

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

NBR to go tough on tax return non-filers

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

Stop allowing black money in real estate

NBR permission is setting a bad example, destabilising the housing market
19 February 2025, 07:55 AM

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

How could cybercriminals access NBR server so easily?

Strengthening the security of state institutions is urgent
16 November 2024, 14:00 PM

Stocks jump as NBR cuts capital gains tax

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.
4 November 2024, 18:00 PM

Special arrangements in Nov to help file tax returns

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.
3 November 2024, 18:31 PM

US secret service to train Bangladeshi agencies

60 officials of BFIU, Bangladesh Police, NBR, ACC, BSEC and the Department of Narcotics Control will receive the training
31 October 2024, 14:55 PM

Potato, onion prices fall after duty cut: tariff commission

The reduced import taxes will remain effective until Nov 30 this year
30 September 2024, 12:42 PM

NBR opens e-return service centre

The centre will assist taxpayers seeking to submit tax returns in compliance with regulations
23 September 2024, 14:37 PM

Duty exemptions surged 20% in FY23

Duty exemptions provided by the National Board of Revenue (NBR) have been increasing over the years despite Bangladesh’s low tax-to-GDP ratio and the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) recommendation to rationalise such expenses.
18 September 2024, 18:00 PM

Ridding the administration of corruption is crucial

We must ensure transparency and accountability in civil service
6 September 2024, 07:09 AM

We need better data governance

For proper policymaking, there is no alternative to reliable data
27 August 2024, 12:00 PM

Importers can take delivery of 1,850 containers from Pangaon terminal: NBR

The permission was given as rail communication to Kamalapur ICD has remained suspended
26 August 2024, 12:41 PM

We must undo the legacy of data manipulation

BBS must be overhauled to ensure that it provides accurate data
26 August 2024, 03:00 AM

Amnesty for black money should not exist: new NBR chairman

Today was the first day for Abdur Rahman Khan as NBR chairman
18 August 2024, 08:41 AM

Public institutions must perform better

Govt should overhaul ailing sectors, ensure accountability
16 August 2024, 04:00 AM

NBR must answer for repeated failure

It has made a mockery of the revenue target set every year
30 July 2024, 03:00 AM

NBR misses revenue target for 12th year

The National Board of Revenue (NBR) has fallen short of its revenue collection target for the 12th consecutive year, with experts opining that the existing framework for tax collection is inadequate.
28 July 2024, 18:00 PM