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42 news articles tagged with "NBR"

Agriculture & Food ★ Editor's Pick Sep 08, 2026

Bangladesh Govt Halves Aromatic Rice Export Quota to Curb Domestic Price Hike

Bangladesh government halved aromatic rice export quota for 278 exporters as domestic Chinigura prices surged 21% to Tk 230/kg, with only 5.3% of approved volume shipped by August 30.

Policy & Regulation ★ Editor's Pick Sep 08, 2026

No Tax Collection Through Harassment, Promises Bangladesh Finance Minister

Finance Minister Amir Khosru promises no tax harassment, vows to consult taxpayers for business-friendly tax system. NBR instructed to focus on outstanding dues recovery and pending case settlements.

RMG & Textile ★ Editor's Pick Sep 08, 2026

Bangladesh Withdraws Bond Facility for Yarn Import to Boost Local Textile Mills

Bangladesh NBR withdraws direct duty-free bond facility for 10-30 count yarn import, requiring bank guarantee instead. BTMA hails decision that could shift Tk30,000cr annual imports to local mills.

Trade & Commerce ★ Editor's Pick Sep 06, 2026

Bangladesh Clears 48 EU Non-Tariff Barriers, 13 More Pending: Muktadir

Bangladesh has resolved 48 of 61 non-tariff barriers flagged by the European Union, with 13 more being addressed, Commerce Minister Khandaker Abdul Muktadir announced after a meeting with the EU delegation in Dhaka.

Trade & Commerce ★ Editor's Pick Sep 05, 2026

Chattogram Customs Revenue Jumps 29% in August, Recovers From July Slump

Chattogram Customs House revenue surged 29.20% year-on-year to Tk7,092 crore in August 2026, recovering from a 6.78% decline in July, though cumulative collections remain well below target.

Economy & Finance ★ Editor's Pick Sep 04, 2026

Bangladesh Government Faces Rising Spending Pressure Amid Limited Revenue

Nearly 42% of Tk 9.38 trillion FY27 budget allocated to salaries, pensions, interest and subsidies, as new pay scale adds Tk 1.06 trillion, energy costs surge, and NBR faces 45% revenue growth target.

Policy & Regulation ★ Editor's Pick Sep 03, 2026

NBR Mulls Return to Monthly VAT Payments Amid 20% Collection Slump

VAT collection falls nearly 20% YoY in July-August FY27 to Tk 17,663 crore from Tk 22,628 crore, as NBR considers reversing quarterly VAT payment system, while businesses warn monthly payments would undermine ease of doing business.

Trade & Commerce ★ Editor's Pick Sep 01, 2026

Bangladesh Cuts Import Tax on Green Chillies and Tomatoes to 20.5%

Government reduces import tax on green chillies and tomatoes from 61% to 20.5% for one month, then 30% for second month, as green chilli prices crossed Tk 400 per kg in August amid sharp vegetable price surge.

Policy & Regulation ★ Editor's Pick Sep 01, 2026

BSEC Eases Dividend Remittance Rules for Foreign Investors in Bangladesh

BSEC ties dividend remittance deadline to NBR's DTA certificate issuance, giving listed companies 30 days from certificate receipt to remit dividends to non-resident shareholders, aligning compliance with actual tax documentation process.

Policy & Regulation ★ Editor's Pick Aug 31, 2026

BFIU Forms Steering Committee to Prevent Trade-Based Money Laundering

Bangladesh Financial Intelligence Unit decides to form inter-agency steering committee with 15 scheduled banks and government agencies to strengthen efforts against trade-based money laundering, with BFIU expecting improved TBML risk identification.

Economy & Finance ★ Editor's Pick Aug 31, 2026

Bangladesh Government Bank Borrowing Exceeds FY26 Target by Over Tk 47,500 Crore

Government net borrowing from banking system reached Tk 165,538 crore in FY26, exceeding revised Tk 118,000 crore target by Tk 47,538 crore, as foreign financing fell 20% YoY and NBR missed revenue target by Tk 88,000 crore.

Policy & Regulation ★ Editor's Pick Aug 31, 2026

NBR Exempts Firms With Turnover Up to Tk 2 Crore From Minimum Tax

NBR exempts businesses with annual turnover up to Tk 2 crore from minimum turnover tax, while firms with Tk 2-4 crore turnover will pay 0.5% rate, providing relief to small businesses and loss-making firms.

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