National Board of Revenue (NBR)

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

A corrupt taxman and his 'blessed' in-laws

Faisal, his relatives undervalued their properties in official documents, claims ACC
5 July 2024, 16:05 PM

Why can’t the NBR protect its server?

Its vulnerability to hacking has emerged as a serious security threat
1 July 2024, 11:58 AM

Amnesty for black money holders is a disgrace

It will not reduce capital flight, only encourage malfeasance
1 July 2024, 02:00 AM
30 June 2024, 12:01 PM

Zero tolerance, but plenty of clearance?

The corrupt should have no place in public service
30 June 2024, 05:30 AM

Costs of high-level corruption: Further down the kleptocratic route

Collusive abuse of power is a major reason why perpetrators of high-level corruption can get away scot-free in Bangladesh.
29 June 2024, 02:00 AM

Measures for macroeconomic stability, trade, investment insufficient

Although some steps were taken in the right direction, the measures proposed in the budget for the upcoming fiscal year centring macroeconomic stability, trade and investment are insufficient, experts and businesspeople opined in a discussion.
10 June 2024, 17:59 PM