Md Asaduz Zaman

Reporter at The Daily Star, covering economics, planning and agriculture sectors in Bangladesh.

March revenue growth nears 10%, but no cause for cheer

NBR still needs Tk 65,000cr per month to hit IMF target for FY25

5d ago

Govt sets Tk 4.99 lakh crore target for NBR in FY26

The new target has raised eyebrows, given the underwhelming performance in revenue collection so far

1w ago

NBR plans to roll back tax benefits for exporters

The prospect of reduced tax benefits has rattled exporters, already wrestling with shifting global trade dynamics, including fresh US tariffs

1w ago

Inflation inches up in March as non-food prices jump

After declining for each of the past three months, overall inflation in Bangladesh increased slightly in March, driven by an uptick in non-food prices, government data shows.

2w ago

Bangladesh earned Tk 1,500cr tariff from US imports in FY24

"Bangladesh generates a negligible amount of revenue from taxes levied on goods imported from the United States"

2w ago

Bangladesh must push for urgent US trade talks

Business leaders and economists have called upon the government to initiate immediate high-level negotiations with the United States administration following President Donald Trump’s imposition of reciprocal tariffs, warning that failure to secure concessions could erode the nation’s competitive edge in its most lucrative export market.

3w ago

Ticfa could help counter US tariffs more effectively: economist  

"We need a comprehensive review," said Mahfuz Kabir, research director of BIISS

3w ago

Bangladeshis own dozens of Dubai properties

The National Board of Revenue (NBR) has identified dozens of properties in Dubai owned by Bangladeshis, a senior official familiar with the matter has told The Daily Star.

3w ago
April 20, 2025
April 20, 2025

March revenue growth nears 10%, but no cause for cheer

NBR still needs Tk 65,000cr per month to hit IMF target for FY25

April 17, 2025
April 17, 2025

Govt sets Tk 4.99 lakh crore target for NBR in FY26

The new target has raised eyebrows, given the underwhelming performance in revenue collection so far

April 16, 2025
April 16, 2025

NBR plans to roll back tax benefits for exporters

The prospect of reduced tax benefits has rattled exporters, already wrestling with shifting global trade dynamics, including fresh US tariffs

April 9, 2025
April 9, 2025

Inflation inches up in March as non-food prices jump

After declining for each of the past three months, overall inflation in Bangladesh increased slightly in March, driven by an uptick in non-food prices, government data shows.

April 6, 2025
April 6, 2025

Bangladesh earned Tk 1,500cr tariff from US imports in FY24

"Bangladesh generates a negligible amount of revenue from taxes levied on goods imported from the United States"

April 4, 2025
April 4, 2025

Bangladesh must push for urgent US trade talks

Business leaders and economists have called upon the government to initiate immediate high-level negotiations with the United States administration following President Donald Trump’s imposition of reciprocal tariffs, warning that failure to secure concessions could erode the nation’s competitive edge in its most lucrative export market.

April 3, 2025
April 3, 2025

Ticfa could help counter US tariffs more effectively: economist  

"We need a comprehensive review," said Mahfuz Kabir, research director of BIISS

March 30, 2025
March 30, 2025

Bangladeshis own dozens of Dubai properties

The National Board of Revenue (NBR) has identified dozens of properties in Dubai owned by Bangladeshis, a senior official familiar with the matter has told The Daily Star.

March 23, 2025
March 23, 2025

BBS to form six expert panels to enhance data credibility

The Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics (BBS) will form six expert committees to strengthen monitoring and enhance data credibility, one of its top officials said yesterday.

March 21, 2025
March 21, 2025

With four months left, tax target remains elusive

The tax target for the National Board of Revenue (NBR) has become more daunting against the backdrop of slowing collection as the economy continues to grapple with worsening consumer purchasing power due to stubbornly high inflation and declining private and public investment.