Bangladesh to revise tariffs in fy 2025–26 budget ahead of LDC graduation
Bangladesh plans to reform its tariff structure in the FY2025–26 budget, reducing duties on medicines and industrial inputs while increasing them on select raw materials, ahead of its LDC transition in 2026. Bangladesh is preparing a tariff
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Iran ratifies tax treaty with Bangladesh
The agreement between the two nations was signed on 8 October 2022. Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian signed legislation ratifying the income tax treaty with Bangladesh on 24 May 2025. The agreement was signed on 8 October
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Bangladesh: Government backtracks dissolution of National Board of Revenue
The government has confirmed that NBR will maintain its operations during the phased implementation of the new Revenue Policy and Revenue Management Ordinance 2025. Bangladesh’s interim government has confirmed that the National Board of
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Bangladesh, US begin negotiations for FTA
Bangladesh and the US have begun discussions on a potential Free Trade Agreement (FTA), with a focus on enhancing trade and investment. A Bangladeshi delegation recently met with officials from the Office of the US Trade Representative (USTR) to
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Bangladesh to raise mandatory minimum corporate turnover tax
The Bangladeshi government is preparing to raise the minimum tax on company turnover from 0.6% to 1% in the upcoming budget. The minimum rate may also rise from 0.25% to 1% for individual taxpayers. These changes are reportedly driven by pressure
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Bangladesh abolishes NBR, forms two new revenue divisions
Bangladesh’s President Shahabuddin has promulgated an ordinance dissolving the National Board of Revenue (NBR) yesterday, 12 May, replacing it with two new entities under the Ministry of Finance: Revenue Policy Division and the Revenue Management
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Bangladesh to shift tax exemption authority to parliament
Bangladesh will introduce a new policy placing full authority for tax exemptions with parliament, removing decision-making power from the government and National Board of Revenue (NBR). NBR Chairman Md Abdur Rahman Khan said the move aims to
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Bangladesh to seek duty-free access for exports to US
Bangladesh plans to ask the US for duty-free access for its key exports during meetings in Washington from 21-25 April 2025, held alongside the World Bank and IMF Spring gatherings. Although the US offers zero tariffs on many products, most
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Bangladesh and Singapore aim to finalise FTA by 2026
Bangladesh and Singapore have agreed to finalise a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) by 2026. The decision was made during the Fourth Foreign Office Consultations (FOC) held in Singapore on Monday, 14 April 2025. During the meeting, both sides discussed
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Bangladesh extends corporate tax filing deadline to April 2025
Bangladesh’s National Board of Revenue (NBR) has extended the deadline for companies to submit their income tax returns to 30 April 2025. In Bangladesh, most companies operate with a fiscal year running from July to June, while banks, insurance
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Japan, Bangladesh hold fourth round of EPA negotiations
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan announced, on 7 February 2025, that the fourth round of negotiations for an Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) between Japan and Bangladesh took place in Dhaka from 2 to 6 February 2025, in a hybrid
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Bangladesh: NBR further extends income tax return deadlines
Bangladesh’s National Board of Revenue (NBR) has further extended the deadline for filing income tax returns for both individuals and companies yesterday, 30 January 2025. Individual taxpayers now have until 16 February to file their returns
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Bangladesh, Hong Kong tax treaty enters into force
The tax treaty between Bangladesh and Hong Kong entered into force on 20 December 2024. The Bangladesh-Hong Kong Income Tax Agreement (2023)’s provisions will apply from 1 April 2025 for Hong Kong and 1 July 2025 for Bangladesh. The
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Bangladesh extends individual tax return deadline to 31 December 2024
Bangladesh tax authority, National Board of Revenue (NBR), announced in a circular on 17 November 2024 that it has extended the income tax return filing deadline for individual taxpayers by one month for the financial year 2023-24 (assessment year
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Bangladesh: Central Bank cuts fees for online income tax payments
Bangladesh’s central bank, Bangladesh Bank, has announced in Circular No.9 dated 13 November 2024, that it has reduced the fees associated with income tax payments made via internet banking, debits or credit cards, and mobile financial services
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Bangladesh: NBR lowers capital gains tax rate
The National Board of Revenue (NBR) issued a notification outlining amendments to the capital gains tax provisions under the Income Tax Act 2023 (ITA 12), lowering the rate to 15% for gains above BDT 5 million, on 4 November 2024 Capital gains
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Bangladesh: NBR to conduct first transfer pricing audit to tackle tax evasion
Bangladesh tax authority National Board of Revenue (NBR) announced that it will conduct its first transfer pricing audit of multinational companies (MNCs) operating in the country. Bangladesh first introduced transfer pricing provisions in the
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Bangladesh considers phasing out non-refundable minimum tax
The National Board of Revenue (NBR) in Bangladesh is planning to phase out its non-refundable minimum tax system according to local sources, a move aimed at aligning with global tax standards and encouraging investor confidence. The NBR plans to
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