National Board of Revenue (NBR)

NBR crisis is the result of institutional egos clashing

Why should ordinary citizens bear the burden of a bureaucratic breakdown?

End the NBR crisis before it does more damage

Why is this issue being dragged on for so long?

NBR detects tax evasion of Tk 6,250cr since Sep of 2024

The National Board of Revenue (NBR) has uncovered tax evasion amounting to nearly Tk 6,250 crore since September 2024, according to a statement issued yesterday.

Resolve the NBR reform crisis without delay

Protests by tax, customs officials disrupting services

NBR plunges into turmoil

The crisis at the National Board of Revenue is deepening as disgruntled employees have launched a fresh five-day protest, demanding the chairman’s removal and the repeal of a new ordinance that splits the tax authority. The protest threatens to disrupt tax collection, delay trade and further strain the country’s revenue targets.

Splitting the NBR is a timely step

Govt must straighten out the kinks to ensure smooth transition

Tax authority to split. Will it bring the desired outcome?

Touted as a historic overhaul, the move has ignited debate over whether it will drive meaningful reform or merely deepen the layers of bureaucracy, given the NBR's persistent failure to meet its targets.

NBR to go tough on tax return non-filers

The tax administrator organises a pre-budget discussion

Stop allowing black money in real estate

NBR permission is setting a bad example, destabilising the housing market

June 30, 2025
June 30, 2025

NBR crisis is the result of institutional egos clashing

Why should ordinary citizens bear the burden of a bureaucratic breakdown?

June 27, 2025
June 27, 2025

End the NBR crisis before it does more damage

Why is this issue being dragged on for so long?

June 25, 2025
June 25, 2025

NBR detects tax evasion of Tk 6,250cr since Sep of 2024

The National Board of Revenue (NBR) has uncovered tax evasion amounting to nearly Tk 6,250 crore since September 2024, according to a statement issued yesterday.

May 22, 2025
May 22, 2025

Resolve the NBR reform crisis without delay

Protests by tax, customs officials disrupting services

May 22, 2025
May 22, 2025

NBR plunges into turmoil

The crisis at the National Board of Revenue is deepening as disgruntled employees have launched a fresh five-day protest, demanding the chairman’s removal and the repeal of a new ordinance that splits the tax authority. The protest threatens to disrupt tax collection, delay trade and further strain the country’s revenue targets.

May 14, 2025
May 14, 2025

Splitting the NBR is a timely step

Govt must straighten out the kinks to ensure smooth transition

April 28, 2025
April 28, 2025

Tax authority to split. Will it bring the desired outcome?

Touted as a historic overhaul, the move has ignited debate over whether it will drive meaningful reform or merely deepen the layers of bureaucracy, given the NBR's persistent failure to meet its targets.

March 11, 2025
March 11, 2025

NBR to go tough on tax return non-filers

The tax administrator organises a pre-budget discussion

February 19, 2025
February 19, 2025

Stop allowing black money in real estate

NBR permission is setting a bad example, destabilising the housing market

January 28, 2025
January 28, 2025

Increasing efficiency of NBR essential for business growth

Finance Adviser Salehuddin Ahmed yesterday said that increasing the efficiency of the National Board of Revenue (NBR) is essential for the growth of trade and commerce in the country.