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Recasting multiagency JIT under UK model underway

Dhaka, Dec. 8 -- Remodeling the stolen asset recovery (SAR) initiative through creating an entity under a legal framework is under active consideration to give the drive a nudge. Under the latest mov... Read More


Corporates' profit drop dents govt's tax revenues

Dhaka, Dec. 4 -- Collection of corporate taxes from large taxpayers has declined for a fall in their business profitability for factors like high-rated interest, rising costs and falling purchasing ca... Read More


Six tycoons shortlisted for siphoned-off asset recovery rapidly

Dhaka, Nov. 27 -- The Bangladesh Bank has shortlisted six tycoons and decided to speed up probe and disposal of cases against them over the laundered money siphoned off to several countries. Investig... Read More


Tax target revised upward by Tk 540b

Dhaka, Nov. 25 -- The government has reviser the tax-revenue-collection target upward by Tk 540 billion to meet a growing need for internal resources to manage budget deficit. Debt service has become... Read More


Consumption-led economic dynamism in sight

Dhaka, Nov. 24 -- Rising consumption of goods spurs economic activity and demand-driven imports particularly amid some spending splurge on upcoming national elections, in a rebound from persisting slu... Read More


Bangladesh begins gap analysis to fit in RCEP trade standards

Dhaka, Nov. 21 -- Bangladesh begins a critical gap analysis of its economic strengths for aligning its trade policies with protocols of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) for joini... Read More


Govt decides to exempt excise duty on 2026 Hajj air tickets

Dhaka, Nov. 14 -- The advisory council of the interim government on Thursday approved a proposal to exempt excise duty on air tickets for Bangladeshi pilgrims travelling to Saudi Arabia to perform Haj... Read More


New govt pay scale may cost Tk 700b more yearly

Dhaka, Oct. 26 -- An initial estimate by the National Pay Commission (NPC) suggests the new government pay scale would require around Tk 700 billion more annually, including a hike in pensions, gratui... Read More


Fully paperless customs in Bangladesh by 2028

Dhaka, Oct. 14 -- Bangladesh is advancing towards a fully paperless customs system by 2028 with the move to expand the digital window for the clearance of imports. Recently, the Chief Adviser's Offic... Read More


Advisory Council to nod amended NBR ordinances today

Dhaka, Oct. 9 -- The Advisory Council may approve amended ordinances for income tax, customs, and Value-Added Tax (VAT) today (Thursday), paving the way for the bifurcation of revenue administration a... Read More