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Experts warn delayed reforms may undermine Bangladesh’s economic prospects

Economists and former policymakers on Thursday raised concerns about Bangladesh’s economy, warning that slow reforms and weak revenue collection could

Businesses call for urgent end to NBR deadlock as trade suffers

Leading business organisations have expressed serious concern over the ongoing shutdown by officials of the National Board of Revenue (NBR),

World Bank approves $250m to strengthen governance in Bangladesh

The World Bank has approved $250 million in financing to enhance public sector performance in Bangladesh, with a focus on

Govt replaces NBR with two new tax divisions amid protests

In a late-night move on May 12, the government issued an ordinance dissolving the National Board of Revenue (NBR) and

Progressive Knit Alliance to push for yarn imports via land ports

With just days to go before the May 10 Bangladesh Knitwear Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BKMEA) election, the Progressive Knit

DCCI proposes uniform single-digit VAT rate

Dhaka Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DCCI) on Tuesday urged the government to introduce a uniform single-digit VAT rate across

Most TIN holders have skipped tax returns for 10 years: NBR chair

The chairman of the National Board of Revenue, Abdur Rahman Khan on Monday said that laws and regulations regarding taxes

NBR makes EFDs mandatory for highway restaurants

The National Board of Revenue (NBR) has made it mandatory for all VAT-eligible hotels and restaurants on highways to install

NBR revises VAT on 9 items amid backlash

Facing widespread backlash, the National Board of Revenue (NBR) has rolled back recent tax increases on nine essential goods and

Consumers to pay more for clothing as VAT hike takes effect

Garments, a basic human necessity, are set to become more expensive in the local market as the government moves forward