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
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.
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.
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
BBS must be overhauled to ensure that it provides accurate data
Today was the first day for Abdur Rahman Khan as NBR chairman
Govt should overhaul ailing sectors, ensure accountability
