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
See MoreBangladesh: 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
See MoreBangladesh 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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Bhutan proposes establishing FTA with Bangladesh
Bhutan and Bangladesh held talks on the sidelines of the 80th UN General Assembly. Bhutanese Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay and Bangladesh’s Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus met on 27 September 2025 at the UN headquarters in New York, on the
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Korea (Rep.), Bangladesh begin CEPA negotiations
Korea (Rep.) and Bangladesh began CEPA talks in Seoul to strengthen trade and economic ties. Korea (Rep.) and Bangladesh began official talks in Seoul from 25 to 27 August 2025, to negotiate a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement
See MoreUS cuts tariff on Bangladeshi imports to 20%
The US has lowered its tariff on imports from Bangladesh to 20%, down from the previous steep rate of 35%. The US has reduced its reciprocal tariff rate on imports from Bangladesh to 20%, down from the previous 35%, following intense final
See MoreBangladesh: Government approves purchase of 220k metric tons of wheat from US to ease trade tensions
This government-to-government deal is part of Bangladesh’s efforts to reduce trade tensions with the US and avoid high tariffs on its exports. Bangladesh has approved the purchase of 220,000 metric tons of wheat from the US for USD 302.75 per
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Brazil eyeing formal trade agreement with Bangladesh
If finalised, the agreement will likely be signed at this year’s annual Brazil-Bangladesh bilateral meeting in Dhaka. Brazil has shown a strong interest in signing a trade and economic agreement with Bangladesh to enhance bilateral commercial
See MoreBangladesh sends position paper to US, seeks tariff relief in final round of negotiationsÂ
Commerce ministry seeks to launch final round of tariff talks from 26 July; seeks 5–10-year transition period for labour and environmental reforms. Bangladesh formally submitted its position paper to the Office of the United States Trade
See MoreBangladesh, US to hold final tariff negotiations before August 25
Bangladesh and the US to hold final tariff negotiations next week to avert 35% export duty. Bangladesh will commence a third and final round of negotiations with the US next week to avert a 35% tariff on its exports, scheduled to take effect on 1
See MoreBangladesh begins second-round of negotiations with US to avert 35% tariff on exports
The second-round talks are being held at Washington from 9–11 July 2025. Bangladesh has started the second round of negotiations with the US in Washington, DC, from 9 to 11 July 2025, in an effort to stop the implementation of a proposed 35%
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US to impose 35% tariff on Bangladeshi exports from August
US to apply 35% tariff on Bangladeshi exports from 1 August, raising concerns for the country’s key garment sector. The US will impose a 35% tariff on imports from Bangladesh starting 1 August 2025, following an announcement by President Donald
See MoreBangladesh: Interim government passes national budget for FY26
With the country still under interim rule and no sitting parliament, the FY26 budget will be implemented via a presidential ordinance. The interim government of Bangladesh on Sunday, 22 June, passed a BDT 7.9 lakh crore national budget for the
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Bangladesh updates renewable energy policy, offers 10-year corporate tax exemption
Bangladesh updates its Renewable Energy Policy, introducing tax incentives and new measures to boost green power generation by 2030. The government of Bangladesh released its updated Renewable Energy Policy 2025 on 16 June 2025, setting a target
See MoreBangladesh plans higher minimum PIT in 2025-26 budget
The government may introduce a flat BDT 5,000 minimum tax for individuals in FY 2025-26, with new taxpayers paying a discounted BDT 1,000 to boost compliance. Bangladesh may raise the minimum income tax for individuals to BDT 5,000 in the FY
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Bangladesh: Cigarettes to cost more due to hiked taxes, duties in 2025-26 budget
Interim govt proposes hiking cigarette taxes to 5% on turnover, 300% on paper. The interim government of Bangladesh has suggested increasing the advance tax on the turnover of cigarette manufacturers from the existing 3% to 5%, taking into
See MoreBangladesh: Interim Government announces 2025-26 national budget
The government’s growth forecast of 5.5% falls below the IMF’s estimate, signalling a shift away from chasing ambitious GDP targets and mega projects. The budget is set at BDT 7,90,000 crore, with a revenue budget of BDT 5,74,000
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