NBR

Advisory panel formed to reform NBR 

The committee has five members
9 October 2024, 10:48 AM

NBR halves regulatory duty on sugar imports

The NBR expects that sugar prices will decrease in proportion to the duty reduction, and it hopes this measure will also discourage sugar smuggling.
9 October 2024, 07:20 AM

7 corporate giants barred from share transfer

In a bid to ensure tax compliance, the government has blocked the transfer of shares of seven corporate giants that thrived under the Awami League government.
2 October 2024, 20:18 PM

NBR blocks share transfers by seven corporate giants

The NBR instructed the RJSC to immediately block any sales or transfers of shares, whether through donations or otherwise
2 October 2024, 09:43 AM

NBR to open e-tax filing portal tomorrow

The National Board of Revenue (NBR) will open its online tax return submission portal tomorrow to facilitate digital income tax, wealth statement and other tax submissions by individual taxpayers for fiscal year 2024-25
8 September 2024, 10:52 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

What options are left for us to fight unbridled corruption?

Unfortunately, all the mechanisms meant to address corruption seem to have been weakened, if not completely destroyed, one after another in recent decades.
7 July 2024, 10:00 AM

The incredible ‘goatness’ of being

The town is abuzz about how the astronomical price of a goat led to the opening of a gigantic can of worms
5 July 2024, 02:00 AM

NBR abandons plans to cut tax for AC, fridge and bike makers

The tax administration backtracked from its decision to levy a 5 percent tax on incomes generated by manufacturers of motorcycles, air conditioners and refrigerators until 2032, raising it to the previous rate of 10 percent.
1 July 2024, 18:00 PM

Cybercriminals breach NBR server again

A “cybercriminal gang” attempted to release a container of cigarettes from Chattogram Port after breaching the server of the National Board of Revenue with the login credentials of a customs official.
30 June 2024, 18:00 PM

Two S Alam firms evaded Tk 3,500 crore in VAT, says NBR

With penalty, they owe government over Tk 7,000cr; S Alam Group director says they didn’t ‘evade even a single taka in VAT’
30 June 2024, 10:25 AM

Govt bars Matiur from Sonali Bank’s board meeting

The disclosure comes a couple of hours after the finance ministry transferred Matiur to the Internal Resources Division from the NBR
23 June 2024, 10:28 AM

Tax exemption in FY25 rises to Tk 163,000cr

Tax exemptions provided by the National Board of Revenue (NBR) are estimated to rise to Tk 163,000 crore in fiscal 2024-25 as the tax administration looks to ease the pressure on individuals and facilitate higher economic growth.
7 June 2024, 18:00 PM

Tax receipts grow at healthy clip, still NBR likely to miss target

Although a large chunk of revenue is deposited in the state coffer towards the end of a fiscal year, there might be a big gap between the revised target and the actual collection.
27 May 2024, 04:26 AM

NBR plans self-assessment of tax liabilities for all firms

The National Board of Revenue (NBR) is likely to introduce self-assessment for companies from 2024-25 to allow them to determine their own tax liabilities and cut reliance on taxmen.
20 May 2024, 18:30 PM

NBR may take host of measures to boost collection

The measures include keeping the tax-exempt income threshold unchanged at Tk 3.5 lakh, a move that is expected to increase revenue receipts and bring more people under the tax net.
13 May 2024, 00:47 AM

Tax on private universities: Must we make education more costly?

This move seems to be a punishment for non-profit educational ventures that aim to enhance our higher education landscape.
5 April 2024, 15:30 PM

NBR grants tax benefits to 3 sectors

The government has provided tax benefits to three sectors, namely leather, asset management, and research, to boost competitiveness and foreign currency earnings.
16 March 2024, 18:00 PM

Rajshahi businesses should reduce reliance on subsidies: NBR chairman

NBR sits with Rajshahi businesses in a pre-budget discussion
6 March 2024, 14:27 PM

NBR to conduct drive against noncompliant home owners

The National Board of Revenue (NBR) will soon conduct a special drive against home owners who did not submit tax returns despite residing in municipal areas, said NBR Chairman Abu Hena Rahmatul Muneem yesterday.
23 February 2024, 00:12 AM