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Stocks jump as NBR cuts capital gains tax

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.

NBR reduces tax rate to 15% on capital gains above Tk 50 lakh 

Prior to the rate cut, taxpayers had to pay 30 percent tax on the capital gains over Tk 50 lakh if the gains are realised in five years at any time of a year.

What does the new budget imply for menstrual health?

Dirty toilets, too much crowd, inadequate space, lack of privacy, and lack of water and soap in the toilets were cited as the top reasons for menstruating girls missing schools.

Gifts not sweet anymore as NBR mulls taxes

If someone receives a gift, they will have to show it in their income tax return at the end of the year. At the same time, the person who gives the present will also have to inform it in their income tax return.

A wrong signal is being sent by offering tax amnesty

Bank defaulters or tax evaders receive a number of amnesty and benefits for whitening black money.

Tax burden to get heavier, life even harder

The tax measures unveiled yesterday for 2024-25 are not going to provide any relief to taxpayers.

Corporate tax cut to 25%

But companies must go cashless

Minimum tax unchanged

Tk 5,000 for those under Dhaka, Chattogram city corporations

NBR plans self-assessment of tax liabilities for all firms

The National Board of Revenue (NBR) is likely to introduce self-assessment for companies from 2024-25 to allow them to determine their own tax liabilities and cut reliance on taxmen.

November 5, 2024
November 5, 2024

Stocks jump as NBR cuts capital gains tax

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.

November 4, 2024
November 4, 2024

NBR reduces tax rate to 15% on capital gains above Tk 50 lakh 

Prior to the rate cut, taxpayers had to pay 30 percent tax on the capital gains over Tk 50 lakh if the gains are realised in five years at any time of a year.

June 14, 2024
June 14, 2024

What does the new budget imply for menstrual health?

Dirty toilets, too much crowd, inadequate space, lack of privacy, and lack of water and soap in the toilets were cited as the top reasons for menstruating girls missing schools.

June 12, 2024
June 12, 2024

Gifts not sweet anymore as NBR mulls taxes

If someone receives a gift, they will have to show it in their income tax return at the end of the year. At the same time, the person who gives the present will also have to inform it in their income tax return.

June 7, 2024
June 7, 2024

A wrong signal is being sent by offering tax amnesty

Bank defaulters or tax evaders receive a number of amnesty and benefits for whitening black money.

June 7, 2024
June 7, 2024

Tax burden to get heavier, life even harder

The tax measures unveiled yesterday for 2024-25 are not going to provide any relief to taxpayers.

June 6, 2024
June 6, 2024

Corporate tax cut to 25%

But companies must go cashless

June 6, 2024
June 6, 2024

Minimum tax unchanged

Tk 5,000 for those under Dhaka, Chattogram city corporations

May 21, 2024
May 21, 2024

NBR plans self-assessment of tax liabilities for all firms

The National Board of Revenue (NBR) is likely to introduce self-assessment for companies from 2024-25 to allow them to determine their own tax liabilities and cut reliance on taxmen.

May 15, 2024
May 15, 2024

From mobile users to metro commuters, Bangladeshis to face more tax

Mobile phone calls and metro rail commutes among other daily activities may cost more in the next fiscal year as the government looks to increase taxes to boost its revenue collections.