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PM Calls for Modern, Trustworthy Tax System to Drive Growth

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Tuesday emphasized the necessity of expanding Bangladesh’s tax net instead of imposing heavier financial burdens on existing taxpayers, stressing that a modernized, digitalized, and data-driven

PM Inaugurates Revenue Conference 2026, Urges Dedicated Effort

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman officially opened the Revenue Conference 2026 on Tuesday, marking the nation's second major gathering aimed at accelerating revenue generation and broadening the tax base. Organized by the

Tax-Free Income Limit to be Set at 4 Lakh Taka

In the proposed budget for the upcoming 2026–27 fiscal year, a proposal was initially made to increase the tax-free income threshold by 25,000 BDT, setting it at 375,000 BDT. While this

Bangladesh Eyes USD 1bn Annual Carbon Credit Revenue from Tree Plantation Drive

Bangladesh is poised to potentially earn nearly USD 1 billion annually through the sale of carbon credits generated by a massive nationwide tree-planting initiative, according to a recent government report. The

NBR Warns against Income Tax Job Fraudsters

The National Board of Revenue (NBR) on Monday issued a stern warning to jobseekers and their guardians against fraud rings that are collecting money by falsely promising employment in the

Govt to Scrap Surcharge, Eyes New Wealth Tax

The government is planning a major fiscal overhaul in the upcoming national budget by introducing a direct wealth tax to replace the existing surcharge on high-net-worth individuals. National Board of Revenue

NBR Automates VAT Audit Selection, 600 Firms Picked in First Phase

The National Board of Revenue (NBR) has selected 600 firms for Value Added Tax (VAT) audit using a fully automated system. The initiative is designed to eliminate manual intervention and ensure

NBR Extends Corporate Tax Return Deadline to April 15

The National Board of Revenue (NBR) has officially extended the deadline for corporate income tax return submissions by one month. According to a notification issued by the tax authority on Sunday,

Govt Halves Source Tax on Savings Certificates up to BDT 5 Lakh

In a major move to support small-scale savers and retirees, the government has reduced the tax deducted at source (TDS) on profits from savings certificates, popularly known as Sanchaypatra, from

Google's Annual Revenue Tops $400 bn for First Time, AI Investments Rise

Google parent Alphabet on Wednesday reported blockbuster earnings, its revenue climbing as it invests massively in cloud computing services enhanced with artificial intelligence. The tech giant said revenue jumped 18 percent

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