Four domestic airports see big drop in passenger traffic
6 October 2026
Four domestic airports have registered a gradual decline in passenger traffic as some travellers have shifted to road transport because of improved connectivity to several destinations and comparatively cheaper fares.
6 October 2026
After jute, India seeks anti-dumping duty on PET film
1 October 2026
India’s trade remedies authority has recommended definitive anti-dumping duties of up to $218 per tonne on imports of polyethylene terephthalate (PET) film, widely used in packaging, from Bangladesh for five years.
1 October 2026
After jute, India seeks anti-dumping duty on PET film
30 September 2026
The move comes just days after India imposed anti-dumping duties of up to $445 per tonne on Bangladeshi jute products
30 September 2026
India now moves to levy anti-subsidy duty on jute goods
30 September 2026
Days after imposing fresh anti-dumping duties on jute goods, India has recommended anti-subsidy duties of up to $140.04 per tonne on jute products imported from Bangladesh.
30 September 2026
News Analysis / Why cheaper money is failing to unlock investment
20 September 2026
Why is the private sector not borrowing money?
20 September 2026
Why cheaper money is failing to unlock investment
19 September 2026
Over the last couple of years, businesses have raised concerns over high interest rates on loans and urged the Bangladesh Bank (BB) to cut its policy rates to reduce the cost of funds
19 September 2026
Govt’s bank borrowing exceeds FY26 target by over Tk 47,500cr
1 September 2026
The government’s net borrowing from the banking system stood at Tk 165,538 crore in fiscal year (FY) 2025-26, far exceeding its plan for the year amid falling foreign financing and lower-than-expected revenue collection, according to Bangladesh Bank (BB) data.
1 September 2026
Bangladesh more a target than user of anti-dumping: BFTI study
16 August 2026
Bangladesh has barely used its three trade remedy tools -- anti-dumping, countervailing duty and safeguard measures -- against unfair imports even as it remains a frequent target of such measures abroad, a Bangladesh Foreign Trade Institute (BFTI) study has found.
16 August 2026
NBR seeks tax on interest from provident funds
The tax authority is seeking to impose 5 percent source tax on interest earnings of provident, pension or gratuity funds' bank deposits
5 June 2016
October 30 Tax Day
The government declared October 30 as Tax Day, setting a fixed deadline for individual taxpayers to submit their income tax returns for the year. Individuals will have to file returns on or before that date.
2 June 2016
VAT to push up cost of living
The government has backtracked from its decision to roll out the new VAT law from July due to resistance from businesses and a section of revenue officials and inadequate preparation from the National Board of Revenue.
2 June 2016
Middle-class hit by tax burden
Ariful Islam has been paying taxes regularly for the last several years on the income from his employment as a banker.
2 June 2016
Promises for tax reforms fall through
Four years ago, when Finance Minister AMA Muhith unveiled his plan to modernise the tax revenue system to ease taxpayers' hassle, many believed that better days are on way.
1 June 2016
More individuals rank among the wealthy
The National Board of Revenue found an additional 779 individuals with more than Tk 2 crore in net worth last fiscal
31 May 2016
Tax collection to miss target for fourth year
The government is likely to miss its tax collection target for the fourth consecutive year, which analysts have already predicted amid slow economic activities and weaknesses in tax policy and administration.
30 May 2016
Tax returns filing may go online next year
Taxpayers are likely to be able to file and submit tax returns online next fiscal year -- a development that is
28 May 2016
High prices lure farmers to jute cultivation
Farmers have sown jute on more lands this season for greater profits after many growers incurred losses due to low prices of rice and other crops.
23 May 2016
Food grain yield to fall short of target
Food grain production is likely to fall short of the target of 3.64 crore tonnes this fiscal year, for a drop in acreage
21 May 2016
Culture of deadline extension for tax returns may go
The National Board of Revenue is considering putting an end to the culture of deadline extension for tax returns submission from next fiscal year by introducing a definite cut-off day for furnishing annual income statements.
18 May 2016
Revenue rises 16pc in July-March
Revenue collection rose 16 percent year-on-year to Tk 105,432 crore in July-March of the current fiscal year,
12 May 2016
Demand for building materials on the rise
The government’s infrastructure projects and rising homebuilding in rural areas and suburbs have provided scope for construction ingredient makers to make up for the void in demand created by the slowdown in the real estate sector.
7 May 2016
Graft is a major barrier to getting tax services: study
Corruption, a lack of transparency and complicated processes are the major barriers that prevent taxpayers from getting adequate services from the National Board of Revenue, according to a taxpayers' perception survey.
4 May 2016
Online VAT registration starts next month
The National Board of Revenue plans to launch online VAT registration for companies next month as part of its plan
3 May 2016
New VAT law to fuel living costs
Prices of many goods and services will soar, while various local industries will face increased competition with
3 May 2016
Half of potential tax eludes govt: CPD
About half of potential tax does not come to the state coffers due to a lack of compliance by taxpayers and poor efforts by taxmen, according to a study by the Centre for Policy Dialogue.
30 April 2016
Bangladesh emerges as robust market for apples
Bangladesh has emerged as a robust market for apple producers due to rising demand for the imported fruit in the
28 April 2016
Aman rice output hits a new high
Aman rice output rose to a new high of nearly 1.35 crore tonnes in the immediate past season owing to increased
24 April 2016
NBR moves to strengthen online VAT system
The revenue authority has taken an additional step to ensure that its online VAT system will be fully secure from
16 April 2016