Bangladesh: NBR clarifies HS code rules for solar import duty benefits
The National Board of Revenue (NBR) has clarified that industrial users can continue to import solar equipment at a 1% import duty under the capital machinery facility, resolving confusion over a statutory regulatory order (SRO). The
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Bangladesh to shift to April-March fiscal year from FY 2028-29
The Bangladesh government has approved a change in the national fiscal year, moving the cycle from the existing July-June period to April-March from FY 2028-29. The decision was approved at the 17th cabinet meeting on 17 August 2026, chaired by
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Bangladesh, Kosovo agree to pursue tax treaty
Bangladesh and Kosovo have agreed to work towards the early conclusion of a tax treaty, according to a joint communiqué issued on 13 August 2026. The commitment was made during the Second Foreign Office Consultations held in Prishtina between
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Bangladesh, Singapore advance free trade agreement negotiations
Officials from Bangladesh and Singapore have called for the early conclusion of the proposed bilateral Free Trade Agreement (FTA) and stronger business-to-business engagement to expand trade, investment and economic cooperation during separate
See MoreBangladesh, Estonia advance talks on signing income tax treatyÂ
Bangladesh and Estonia agreed to strengthen bilateral relations during the 2nd Foreign Office Consultations held in Tallinn on 10 August 2026, according to a post by Bangladesh’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Both sides also discussed concluding
See MoreBangladesh offers up to 5% income tax rebate for returns filed by 30 September 2026
The National Board of Revenue (NBR) has announced a tax incentive for eligible taxpayers who submit their income tax returns by 30 September under the provisions of the Income Tax Act, 2023, offering a rebate of up to 5% of the tax payable to
See MoreBangladesh opens 2026-27 individual tax return filing, mandates e-return requirement
Bangladesh has officially opened the 2026-27 individual income tax return filing season, with the National Board of Revenue (NBR) launching its e-return filing service on 22 July 2026 and making online filing mandatory for most individual
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Bangladesh passes Finance Bill 2026 with higher tax-free threshold for individuals
Bangladesh has passed the Finance Bill 2026, approving a series of revisions to the government's budget proposals, including a higher income tax-free threshold for individual taxpayers, the withdrawal of several controversial tax provisions and
See MoreBangladesh proposes 15% capital gains tax on flats received in land development deals
The Bangladesh government has proposed imposing a 15% capital gains tax on apartments and other non-cash benefits received by landowners under property development agreements, according to the Finance Bill 2026 presented by Finance Minister Amir
See MoreBangladesh proposes 15% capital gains tax on gold, jewellery sales under Finance Bill 2026
Bangladesh has proposed a 15% capital gains tax on profits from the sale or transfer of gold, silver, jewellery, precious stones, diamonds, coins, digital currencies, artworks, antiques and club memberships under the Finance Bill 2026 presented with
See MoreBangladesh announces Budget 2026-27, proposes sweeping incentives for foreign investment
Bangladesh’s Finance Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury presented the National Budget 2026-27 today, 11 June 2026, after his cabinet endorsed the proposed budget on the same day. The total outlay of the FY 2026-27 budget is set at BDT 9.38
See MoreBangladesh to introduce major tax relief package to boost investment, to reduce AIT and VAT across various sectors
The Bangladesh government is preparing sweeping tax cuts across multiple sectors in its upcoming 2026-27 budget, designed to make Bangladesh a more attractive investment destination. The push includes reduced advance income tax (AIT) rates, slashed
See MoreBangladesh to introduce fast-track approvals, tax overhaul in 2026-27 budgetÂ
Bangladesh's government plans to roll out sweeping deregulation reforms aimed at reducing business friction, streamlining licensing requirements, and overhauling tax administration. Finance Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Choudhury will dedicate a
See MoreBangladesh plans uniform 15% VAT across all sectors
Bangladesh government plans to introduce a uniform 15% value-added tax (VAT) rate across all sectors, National Board of Revenue (NBR) Chairman Abdur Rahman Khan said at a pre-budget meeting on 21 April 2026. He said "Standard VAT rate will be
See MoreBangladesh: NBR extends deadline for corporate income tax return filing
Bangladesh’s National Board of Revenue (NBR) has granted a one-month extension for the filing of income tax returns for corporate taxpayers. According to an order issued on 13 April 2026, taxpayers other than individuals and Hindu Undivided
See MoreBangladesh: NBR considers mandatory BIN for business bank accounts to widen VAT net
Bangladesh’s National Board of Revenue (NBR) is considering making VAT registration, known as a Business Identification Number (BIN), mandatory for opening or maintaining business bank accounts, in a move aimed at widening the VAT net. Under
See MoreBangladesh: NBR signals possible end to reduced RMG tax rates
Bangladesh’s National Board of Revenue (NBR) has signalled that the reduced corporate tax rates for ready-made garment (RMG) exporters may be discontinued in the 2026–27 fiscal year. NBR Chairman Abdur Rahman Khan made the remark during a
See MoreBangladesh: NBR to introduce year-round tax filing
Bangladesh’s National Board of Revenue (NBR) will allow taxpayers to submit Personal Income Tax (PIT) returns throughout the year, NBR Chairman Md Abdur Rahman Khan announced. The move is aimed at making the filing process more flexible and
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