- BB cuts reverse repo rate by 50 percent
- 14 NBR officials suspended for ‘publicly defying transfer orders’
- Dollar rebounds against taka after BB intervention
- Shanti's hattrick hands 3rd win for Bangladesh after venue change
- Canada keen to expand trade, investment in Bangladesh
- State Mourning declared on July 16
- Ukrainians unimpressed by Trump's 50-day ultimatum to Putin
- Trump reportedly asked Zelensky if Ukraine could strike Moscow
- BSB Global Network chairman Bashar placed on 10-day remand
- Consensus reached on holding referendum for amending caretaker government provision: Ali Riaz
- Archbishop invites Prof Yunus to attend interfaith dialogue in Sept
- BNP firmly opposes PR system of elections
- Govt is prioritizing efforts to prevent erosion along the Teesta: Adviser Rizwana
- Rain halts Bangladesh-Bhutan clash after first half
- Proud to stand with Bangladesh in empowering youth through skills: EU
- E-sports get as official 'Sport' recognition
- 51 EC officials transferred at a time
- None of 144 parties 'passed', get another 15 days
- Dr Yunus doesn’t intend to be declared as "national reformer": Govt
- Palestinian MP killed in Israeli airstrike on Gaza City
8 NBR officials suspended for tearing up transfer letters
The government has suspended eight NBR officials for publicly tearing up their transfer letters during their nearly two-month work boycott movement against reform measures, reports the Daily Sun. The Internal Resources Division (IRD) of the Finance Ministry issued separate notifications in this...
NBR’s ITIIU uncovers Tk1,874cr tax evasion in 7 months
The Income Tax Intelligence and Investigation Unit (ITIIU) has detected tax evasion worth Tk1,874 crore by 183 individuals and organisations within just seven months of its operation, the National Board of Revenue (NBR) said Monday. Of this amount, Tk117.43 crore has been recovered from 63...
NBR protests labeled anti-government plot aimed at economic disruption: Adviser
The general protests by officials of the National Board of Revenue (NBR) had eventually turned into an anti-government movement aimed at disrupting the countrys economy, claimed Adviser Muhammad Fouzul Kabir Khan on Sunday. Fouzul, who leads the ministries of Power, Energy and Mineral Resources;...
NBR chief stresses stronger revenue collection, faster automation
National Board of Revenue (NBR) Chairman Md Abdur Rahman Khan on Tuesday stressed the need for boosting revenue collection and improving activities related to risk-based cargo release, enforcement, compliance with import policy orders, automation, case reduction and recovery of arrears, reports...
Over 200 protesters apologize to NBR chairman
More than 200 former protesters formally apologized to NBR Chairman Abdur Rahman Khan on Tuesday morning, a week after they ended their movement demanding his ouster due to tough government measures. In response, Abdur Rahman said he forgives the protesters, but added that the government would...
NBR launches ‘a-chalan’ for instant online tax payments
The National Board of Revenue (NBR), in partnership with the Finance Division, has introduced the a-chalan system, enabling real-time, direct deposit of customs duties and taxes into the government treasury. This new digital platform allows importers, exporters, and CF agents to pay taxes and...
NBR misses FY25 revenue target by Tk94,000 crore
The National Board of Revenue (NBR) fell significantly short of its revenue collection target in the just-concluded fiscal year 202425, underscoring the mounting economic and administrative challenges faced by the government. Against a revised revenue target of Tk4.63 lakh crore, the National...
NBR suspends Chattogram Customs chief
The National Board of Revenue (NBR) has suspended Commissioner (in-charge) of Chattogram Custom House Md Zakir Hossain for allegedly disobeying official instructions that resulted in disruption of trade activities and significant revenue losses, reports UNB. According to an NBR circular issued...
Govt pleased as work resumed at NBR: Adviser
Officials and employees of the National Board of Revenue (NBR) have resumed work, which has satisfied the government. Finance Adviser Dr Salehuddin Ahmed urged NBR officials to continue their duties impartially. He made the call while talking to journalists at his office in the Finance...
Export-import resumed at Sonamasjid land port
Import and export activities at the Sonamasjid Land Port in Chapainawabganj resumed on Monday after a two-day suspension, following the withdrawal of a central strike programme initiated by NBR Sanskar Oikya Parishad. Sonamasjid Land Port officials and employees returned to work on time in the...
Benapole port resumes trade, cargo operations as NBR shutdown ends
Export-import operations and cargo handling at the countrys largest land port, Benapole Land Port, resumed in full swing from Monday morning after the NBR Reform Unity Council withdrew its shutdown programme, reports UNB. The withdrawal of the strike brought back normalcy to the port area with...
Five-member panel formed to resolve NBR stalemate
In a bid to resolve the ongoing deadlock at the National Board of Revenue (NBR), the government has constituted a five-member adviser-level panel to mediate the crisis triggered by the work abstention of revenue officials. The committee, headed by Energy Adviser Fouzul Kabir Khan, has been...
NBR protesters under ACC scanner
The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has launched corruption probes against key figures leading the protest against NBR reforms, including Additional Commissioner Hasan Tarek Rikabdar and NBR Member AKM Badiul Alam, reports the Daily Sun. ACC Director General Md Akhtar Hossain announced the...
Govt hopes NBR staff to return to work stations immediately
The interim government has issued a statement where it hoped that the officials and employees of the National Board of Revenue (NBR) would return to their respective work stations immediately and thus shift from their anti-law and anti- national interest destructive activities. Otherwise, the...
Adviser ‘declines’ meeting with NBR Reform Unity Council amid protests
The much-talked-about meeting scheduled for 4pm between Finance Adviser Dr Salehuddin Ahmed and the NBR Reform Unity Council will not take place. According to NBR sources, the Finance Adviser declined to meet the Unity Council members. Finance Ministry sources said the Adviser asked the...
NBR officials’ ‘complete shutdown’ for second day
National Board of Revenue(NBR) officials under the banner of NBR Unity Council continued their complete shutdown for the second consecutive day on Sunday, demanding the immediate removal of its Chairman. Protesting officials staged a sit-in in front of the NBR headquarters in Agargaon this...
Chattogram port paralysed
Export-import activities through the Chattogram port came to a halt on Saturday due to the complete shutdown programme enforced by the officials of the National Board of Revenue (NBR). The sector insiders described it as unprecedented in the countrys history, warning that it could cause...
'Complete Shutdown' and 'March to NBR' will continue tomorrow
The leaders of the NBR Reform Unity Council have announced that the ongoing Complete Shutdown and March to NBR programs, demanding reforms in the National Board of Revenue (NBR), will continue tomorrow (Sunday) as well. The NBR Reform Unity Council made this announcement on Saturday afternoon....
Govt sets Tuesday talks as NBR protesters plan Saturday shutdown
The interim government has set Tuesday for holding talks with protesting NBR (Nationat Board of Revenue) officials to resolve disagreements over recent reform measures approved for the tax regulatory authority. The Ministry of Finance announced the date in a press statement on Friday. In the...
Finance Adviser calls meeting with BCS Tax, Customs officials over NBR issue
Finance Adviser Dr Salehuddin Ahmed has invited the representatives of the BCS (Tax) and BCS (Customs and Excise) cadres for a meeting on Thursday to discuss the prevailing situation surrounding the National Board of Revenue (NBR). According to a press release issued by the Ministry of Finance,...
NBR staff announce nationwide shutdown over chairman's removal
A dramatic standoff is unfolding within Bangladeshs revenue administration as the National Board of Revenue (NBR) braces for a nationwide shutdown, set to begin on coming Saturday, unless its chairman, Abdur Rahman Khan, is removed immediately. The announcement was made at a press conference...
VAT return deadline extended till June 19
The National Board of Revenue (NBR) has extended the deadline till June 19 for submitting VAT returns online through the Integrated VAT Administration System (iVAS) for the tax period of May 2025. In consideration of the extended public holidays due to the upcoming occasion of Eid-ul-Azha, the...
Severe container jam hits Chattogram Port amid NBR protest
Chattogram Port is facing significant container congestion, with 45,377 containers occupying nearly 85% of its storage capacity as of Tuesday raising serious concerns among business leaders about possible supply chain disruptions and delays in exports. The congestion, the most severe since last...
NBR officials issue ultimatum for removal of chairman
Leaders of NBR Reform Unity Council on Monday demanded the removal of NBR Chairman Abdur Rahman Khan by May 29, citing a lack of trust among officials and staff in his leadership. Speaking at a press conference, the council leaders said officials and staff have lost faith in the chairmans...
NBR resumes operations after nearly two weeks of disruption
The National Board of Revenue (NBR) resumed normal operations across the country on Monday, as its all employees returned to work following government assurances to meet their four-point demand after a nearly two-week disruption that began on May 14. We have returned to work following government...
NBR staff’s full-fledged strike enters second day
The nationwide strike enforced by officers and employees of the National Board of Revenue (NBR) to press home their four-point demand entered its second day on Sunday. The strike, which began at 9 am at all Income Tax, Customs, and VAT offices, is scheduled to continue until 5 pm. However,...
Minimum tax may rise to Tk5,000 for individuals, Tk1,000 for new filers
The government is considering raising the minimum income tax for individual taxpayers to Tk5,000 in the upcoming FY26 budget, up from the current three-tier range of Tk3,000 to Tk5,000, depending on location. However, new TIN (Taxpayer Identification Number) holders may be allowed to pay a...
NBR officials on full-fledged countrywide strike
Officials and employees of the National Board of Revenue (NBR) are observing a full-scale nationwide strike as part of their ongoing protest to press for their four-point demand, reports UNB. The strike enforced by NBR Reform Unity Council began in the Saturday morning at all offices of the Tax,...