Moldova, Bangladesh to negotiate for tax treaty
Moldova and Bangladesh have agreed to negotiate for a bilateral tax treaty aimed at preventing double taxation and promoting investment protection 18 February 2026. Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mihai Popșoi met with Bangladeshi
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Bangladesh: NBR extends January VAT return deadline
The National Board of Revenue (NBR) has extended the deadline for submitting online VAT returns for the January 2026 tax period through its e-VAT system until 22 February, citing public interest. An official order said the move followed a
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Bangladesh, Japan sign economic partnership agreement
Bangladesh and Japan signed an Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) on 6 February 2026 in Tokyo, establishing Bangladesh’s first comprehensive bilateral trade deal with a major developed economy. The agreement is expected to cost Bangladesh
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US, Bangladesh agree on new trade deal
The US and Bangladesh have agreed to an Agreement on Reciprocal Trade (Agreement) to enhance their bilateral economic relationship. The deal builds on the longstanding US-Bangladesh Trade and Investment Cooperation Forum Agreement (TICFA) of
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Bangladesh to sign reciprocal tariff deal with US, easing garment exports
Bangladesh is scheduled to finalise a reciprocal tariff deal with the US on 8 February 2026 in Washington, intended to reduce trade imbalances and ensure ongoing access for Bangladeshi exports to the US market. The deal aims to address a trade
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Bangladesh to sign US tariff agreement ahead of elections
Bangladesh’s interim government will sign a tariff agreement with the US on 9 February 2026, just three days before the national parliamentary election. The delegation, led by commerce adviser Sk Bashir Uddin and commerce secretary Mahbubur
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Bangladesh: NBR further extends individual income tax return deadline
Bangladesh’s National Board of Revenue (NBR) announced a further extension for the submission of income tax returns by individual taxpayers and Hindu Undivided Family (HUF) taxpayers for the 2025–26 tax year on 29 January 2026. According to
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Bangladesh to gradually phase out excise duty, may extend tax return deadline
Bangladesh’s government plans to gradually withdraw its long-standing excise duty, National Board of Revenue (NBR) Chairman Abdur Rahman Khan said on 25 January 2026. Speaking at a press conference at NBR headquarters ahead of International
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Bangladesh: NBR introduces digital corporate tax, VAT payments
The National Board of Revenue (NBR) has introduced a facility for large-value corporate tax and VAT payments through mobile financial service bKash on 11 January 2026, advancing the country’s push toward full digitalisation of revenue
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Bangladesh, Pakistan review double taxation treaty
Bangladesh’s High Commissioner/Ambassador, HE Md. Iqbal Hussain Khan, met Rashid Mahmood Langrial, Chairman of the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR), reaffirming relations between the two countries. Both sides agreed to strengthen bilateral trade
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Bangladesh: NBR considers further extension for PIT filing deadline
Bangladesh’s National Board of Revenue (NBR) Chairman Md Abdur Rahman Khan has hinted that the deadline for submitting online income tax returns could be extended as a large portion of registered taxpayers have not yet filed digitally. He said
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UK to maintain duty-free access for Bangladeshi exports until 2029
The UK will continue to allow Bangladeshi products to enter its market duty-free until 2029, British High Commissioner to Dhaka Sarah Cook announced. She made the statement during the HSBC Export Excellence Award 2025 event on 7 December in
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Bangladesh: NBR extends 2025-26 PIT income tax return deadline
Bangladesh’s National Board of Revenue (NBR) has announced a one-month extension for filing income tax returns for the 2025-26 tax year. Under a special order issued on 19 November 2025, individual taxpayers now have until 31 December 2025 to
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Bangladesh: NBR reminds taxpayers of PIT e-return deadlines
Bangladesh’s National Board of Revenue (NBR) has reminded taxpayers to submit their income tax returns through the electronic filing system by 30 November 2025. The authority urged individuals to file early to avoid last-minute congestion on the
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Bangladesh: NBR extends deadline for taxpayers facing online filing issues
The Bangladesh National Board of Revenue (NBR) has extended the deadline for taxpayers unable to file their income tax returns online due to technical or registration issues. In a special order issued on 30 October 2025, NBR Chairman Md. Abdur
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Bangladesh: Central Bank may lower policy rate in January 2026
Bangladesh’s central bank, Bangladesh Bank, has hinted at a potential adjustment to its policy rate in the upcoming monetary policy, which is anticipated for January 2026, following a meeting with the visiting IMF Fifth Review Mission on 30
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Bangladesh: NBR publishes english version of Income Tax Act 2023
Bangladesh’s NBR publishes English version of Income Tax Act 2023 for clearer guidance to taxpayers. The National Board of Revenue (NBR) issued the Authentic English Text of the Income Tax Act 2023 in the official gazette through SRO
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Bangladesh approves US wheat purchase amid trade talks
Bangladesh approves 220,000 tons of US wheat to boost trade ties and diversify supplies. Bangladesh has authorised the purchase of around 220,000 metric tons of wheat from the US under a government-to-government agreement, officials said on 7
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