National Board of Revenue (NBR)

Why delay probing money launderers?

Investigators sitting on information about Dubai real estate purchase despite HC order
18 March 2023, 11:50 AM

Language of tax laws attacking to some extent: NBR chairman

The tax forms need to simplified too, says Abu Hena Md Rahmatul Muneem
1 March 2023, 14:08 PM

Govt honours top taxpayers

The government today honoured 76 individual highest taxpayers, including Transcom Group Chairman Shahnaz Rahman, The Daily Star Editor and Publisher Mahfuz Anam, and Prothom Alo Editor Matiur Rahman, for depositing the highest amount of taxes to the state coffer in 2021-22 fiscal year.
28 December 2022, 14:56 PM

Taxpayers can file return on Jan 1: NBR

The National Board of Revenue today said it will accept tax returns from individual taxpayers on the first day of January 2023.
28 December 2022, 06:03 AM

Why do NBR servers keep getting breached?

After the latest breach, it should be seen as a potential national security issue
13 December 2022, 11:04 AM

NBR Server Breach: Safeguards not working

At least three import consignments were released without inspection from the Chattogram Port using the login credentials of a top customs official in June-July despite the recent measures taken to thwart such cons that cost the state coffer in unpaid duties and taxes.
13 December 2022, 01:00 AM

NBR’s tax service month starts Nov 1

The National Board of Revenue (NBR) is going to celebrate tax service month this November to facilitate taxpayers return submissions.
26 October 2022, 14:43 PM

Revenue collection jumps 21pc in Jul-Aug

Revenue collection by the National Board of Revenue (NBR) witnessed robust growth of 21 per cent in the July-August period of the current fiscal year thanks to the devaluation of taka, high inflationary pressure and expansion of the economy.
21 September 2022, 02:50 AM

Tips for submitting tax returns

Paying taxes is considered a civic duty and doing so, is a stringent requirement of the law of every country as well. In Bangladesh, the National Board of Revenue or NBR is the governing body that oversees the collection of taxes and revenues. Every year, 30 November is commemorated as National Income Tax Day and it also marks the last date by which you have to report your earnings to the NBR by submitting your tax return memos to them.
12 September 2022, 03:33 AM

Mutual funds fall on NBR’s tax move

The unit prices in the mutual fund sector have dropped over the past few weeks even though they disbursed handsome dividends in recent times as the National Board of Revenue (NBR) suggested deducting source tax from the cash dividend income. 
25 August 2022, 02:45 AM

Petroleum remains NBR’s major source of revenue

Petroleum imports continue to be the major source of revenue for Custom House, Chattogram thanks to higher tariffs.
16 August 2022, 02:45 AM

Five global tech firms paid Tk 4.6 crore VAT in August to NBR

Five global tech firms paid Tk 4.6 crore as value added tax (VAT) in August with social media giant facebook depositing the highest amount, which reflects the growing desire of businesses to advert about their product and services in the digital sphere.
16 September 2021, 09:50 AM

NBR asks banks to freeze accounts of Regent's Shahed, JKG's Ariful

The National Board of Revenue (NBR) direct banks to freeze all accounts of Regent Group chairman Md Shahed, JKG Healthcare Chief Executive Ariful Chowdhury, Ariful’s spouse and firms related to both (Shahed and Ariful).
12 July 2020, 13:25 PM

Tax official dies from Covid-19

A tax official has died from Covid-19 infection at Dhaka Medical College Hospital.
9 June 2020, 08:25 AM

Ctg port congestion: NBR orders transfer to private inland depots

The National Board of Revenue (NBR) today ordered the authorities concerned to transfer all types of import-laden containers from Chattogram port to 19 private inland container depots (ICDs) in the district.
23 April 2020, 13:25 PM

NBR to install electronic registers at retail, wholesale this month

The National Board of Revenue is going to start installation of electronic transaction registers termed as electronic fiscal device from this month at retail and wholesale levels, says NBR Chairman Md Mosharraf Hossain Bhuiyan.
8 December 2019, 09:26 AM

NBR observes Nat'l Income Tax Day

With a target to raise awareness on income tax and encourage people to pay taxes regularly, the National Board of Revenue (NBR) organises a colourful rally in Dhaka.
30 November 2019, 06:50 AM

NBR to receive tax return submissions Dec 1

Tax payers will be able to submit their income tax returns on December 1 (Sunday) as the last date of submission, November 30, is a weekly holiday.
26 November 2019, 10:47 AM

Tax fair ends with record Tk 2613cr collection

The week-long tax fair ends amid huge participation of taxpayers enabling the National Board of Revenue (NBR) to log a record Tk 2613 crore taxes.
20 November 2019, 15:43 PM

Stop entry of casino items

The National Board of Revenue yesterday directed all customs houses to prevent entry of casino equipment into the country. The directive came amid law enforcement agencies’ ongoing drive against illegal casinos and gambling, and seizure of casino equipment from some renowned sporting clubs in the capital.
2 October 2019, 18:00 PM