Why should ordinary citizens bear the burden of a bureaucratic breakdown?
Why is this issue being dragged on for so long?
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.
Protests by tax, customs officials disrupting services
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.
Govt must straighten out the kinks to ensure smooth transition
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.
The tax administrator organises a pre-budget discussion
NBR permission is setting a bad example, destabilising the housing market
Strengthening the security of state institutions is urgent
Stocks soared yesterday as investors cheered the substantial cut in capital gains tax by the National Board of Revenue (NBR) to encourage big local and foreign investors.
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.
60 officials of BFIU, Bangladesh Police, NBR, ACC, BSEC and the Department of Narcotics Control will receive the training
The reduced import taxes will remain effective until Nov 30 this year
The centre will assist taxpayers seeking to submit tax returns in compliance with regulations
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.
We must ensure transparency and accountability in civil service
For proper policymaking, there is no alternative to reliable data
The permission was given as rail communication to Kamalapur ICD has remained suspended
