China-backed hospital to boost healthcare in north
The government is set to build a 1,000-bed hospital in Nilphamari at a cost of Tk 2,459 crore, with most of the funds supposed to be coming from China, to improve access to modern healthcare in the northern region.
25 January 2026, 05:00 AM
25 January 2026, 05:00 AM
Rooppur power project seeks Tk 25,593cr cost hike
The cost of the Rooppur nuclear power plant is set to rise by Tk 25,593 crore, pushing the total outlay to Tk 138,685 crore and extending the completion deadline to 2028.
25 January 2026, 02:22 AM
25 January 2026, 02:22 AM
Polls pledges: Cost of Living / What may cash aid actually mean?
As Bangladesh approaches the February general election, political parties are once again centring their campaign promises on the household ledger.
23 January 2026, 04:41 AM
23 January 2026, 04:41 AM
NBR misses target by Tk 46,000cr despite 14% collection growth
The National Board of Revenue (NBR) posted a 14 percent growth in revenue collection in the first half of the current fiscal year (FY), yet missed the target for the period by a staggering Tk 46,000 crore or nearly 10 percent.
21 January 2026, 00:00 AM
21 January 2026, 00:00 AM
Online tax, offline refund
Taxpayers struggle to recover overpaid taxes as the manual refund system leaves money inaccessible
20 January 2026, 00:00 AM
20 January 2026, 00:00 AM
Inflation rises to 8.49% in December
Following months of a brief pause, inflationary pressures continued to rise in December for the second consecutive month.
5 January 2026, 18:00 PM
5 January 2026, 18:00 PM
A year of reform and resistance in the tax sector
A five-member advisory committee was first formed to guide the reforms
30 December 2025, 18:00 PM
30 December 2025, 18:00 PM
A year of reform and resistance in the tax sector
Protest, turmoil, and punishment -- these three words defined Bangladesh’s revenue sector in 2025, a year marked by the split of the National Board of Revenue (NBR), a major source of government income..Following a mass uprising in August last year, the interim government launched long-awa
30 December 2025, 16:02 PM
30 December 2025, 16:02 PM
Govt may scrap money whitening provision
The interim government is likely to scrap the provision that allows black money to be legalised through the purchase of apartments and land in the next fiscal year (FY) 2025-26, amid criticism from civil society groups, think tanks and watchdogs.
21 June 2025, 18:02 PM
Tk 141,000cr needed in June to attain tax goal
NBR faces Tk 141,000 crore June target; analysts cite target impossible
16 June 2025, 18:00 PM
NBR hikes advance tax on bus, truck operators up to 88%
The government proposes sharply increased commercial vehicle tax; operators warn of rising prices.
15 June 2025, 18:07 PM
Electric vehicle makers get VAT, duty waivers
In a bid to accelerate the shift to cleaner transport and promote domestic manufacturing, the interim government plans to roll out a series of tax benefits focusing on electric vehicles, including electric bicycles (e-bikes), and lithium and graphene batteries.
12 June 2025, 18:00 PM
Businesses decry turnover tax hike
The interim government’s proposal to raise the turnover tax from 0.6 percent to 1 percent from the next fiscal year has sparked an outcry among business leaders, who said the measure could deal a fresh blow to firms already struggling to stay afloat.
3 June 2025, 18:00 PM
No immediate tax relief despite inflation woes
Tax rates on income will remain the same as in fiscal 2024-25
2 June 2025, 18:00 PM
Upcoming budget must address inequality
Per capita income is a statistical average, which tells us the size of the economic pie, but not how it’s divided.
2 June 2025, 06:00 AM
Black money may still find its way into real estate
The interim government is likely to retain the opportunity to invest undeclared wealth, commonly known as black money, in the real estate sector, albeit with a sharp increase in associated tax rates.
1 June 2025, 18:00 PM
Tax-free income ceiling to stay the same
The interim government is set to introduce a wide range of tax and duty reforms in the upcoming fiscal year to facilitate the country’s smooth graduation from Least Developed Country (LDC) status and drive economic growth.
31 May 2025, 18:06 PM
FY25: A year of fewer jobs, falling investment
Exports and remittances are climbing, foreign exchange reserves have steadied, and the exchange rate has shown signs of stability
31 May 2025, 18:00 PM
What are the likely tax and duty measures in FY26?
These include steps to reduce the cost of doing business and align tax policies with the requirements of LDC graduation
31 May 2025, 05:45 AM
Duty-free threshold for bank deposits may rise to Tk 3 lakh
In order to provide relief to small savers, the government is likely to increase the excise duty exemption threshold for bank deposits in the upcoming budget for fiscal year 2025-26.
29 May 2025, 18:00 PM
VAT on plastics may double, eco-friendly products may get waiver
In a bid to discourage the use of plastic, the interim government may double the value-added tax (VAT) on some synthetic household products such as tableware and kitchenware to 15 percent.
26 May 2025, 18:00 PM
Who will pay for the NBR turmoil?
NBR is facing paralysis over the recent bifurcation ordinance.
26 May 2025, 03:00 AM
Top earners face 30% tax again as inequality rises
After five years, the income tax rate for the highest bracket is likely to revert to 30 percent in the upcoming fiscal year as part of the government’s efforts to address growing inequality — an issue that is among the country’s major economic concerns.
24 May 2025, 18:04 PM
NBR may continue prospective tax system till FY28
The National Board of Revenue (NBR) is expected to continue the prospective tax system until fiscal year 2027-28, allowing taxpayers and businesses to determine applicable tax rates in advance instead of waiting until the end of the income year.
18 May 2025, 18:00 PM
Tax-free income limit may rise to Tk 3.75 lakh
The government is planning a series of measures in the upcoming national budget to alleviate the tax pressure on individuals and businesses, including raising the tax-free income threshold and relaxing certain compliance requirements.
12 May 2025, 18:00 PM
Budget should draw clear roadmap for smooth LDC GRADUATION
The upcoming national budget must outline a comprehensive roadmap to prepare for the country’s graduation from the least developed country (LDC) club in 2026, prioritising tariff rationalisation, tax reform, and sustainable fiscal policies, according to a leading business leader.
11 May 2025, 18:00 PM
Dev budget for FY26 lowest in four years
The interim government is set to slash the development budget for the fiscal year (FY) 2025-26 by 14 percent year-on-year, as it struggles with limited fiscal space and steers away from costly mega-projects.
6 May 2025, 18:00 PM
Falling food prices ease inflation
Falling food prices over recent months have helped cool inflation further in April, according to the Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics (BBS), with economists attributing the easing of price pressures to post-festival effects.
5 May 2025, 18:00 PM