tax revenue collection

Govt borrowing from banks rises as unrest hits tax collection

The government’s net borrowing from the banking system rose in the first two and half months of the current fiscal year in the face of falling tax collection and surging foreign debt servicing costs, raising concerns of a crowding out effect on private credit.

Revenue receipts tick up but fall short of target

The revenue collection growth rose slightly in the July-November period of the current financial year on the back of higher income and value-added taxes

Bracing for budget of self-preservation

In 2019, when AHM Mustafa Kamal took charge as the finance minister, the Bangladesh economy was taxing for take-off for its long-haul flight to the developed country club.

October 24, 2024
October 24, 2024

Govt borrowing from banks rises as unrest hits tax collection

The government’s net borrowing from the banking system rose in the first two and half months of the current fiscal year in the face of falling tax collection and surging foreign debt servicing costs, raising concerns of a crowding out effect on private credit.

December 22, 2023
December 22, 2023

Revenue receipts tick up but fall short of target

The revenue collection growth rose slightly in the July-November period of the current financial year on the back of higher income and value-added taxes

June 1, 2023
June 1, 2023

Bracing for budget of self-preservation

In 2019, when AHM Mustafa Kamal took charge as the finance minister, the Bangladesh economy was taxing for take-off for its long-haul flight to the developed country club.