NBR launches ‘a-chalan’ for instant online tax payments
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 suspends Chattogram Customs chief
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
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...

Chattogram port paralysed
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...

VAT return deadline extended till June 19
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...

NBR resumes operations after nearly two weeks of disruption
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
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,...

Govt dissolves NBR, splits into two separate wings
Govt dissolves NBR, splits into two separate wings

The government has officially issued an ordinance to abolish the National Board of Revenue (NBR) and split it into two separate entities: the Revenue Policy Division and the Revenue Management Division. The ordinance, approved by the Advisory Council on April 17, was formally issued on Tuesday25...