Dhaka, Bangladesh, Jan. 27 -- Collection of tax revenue by the National Board of Revenue (NBR) fell short of the target by 23.05 per cent or BDT 315.08 billion in the first half (H1) of this fiscal year (FY), 2019-20, due to sluggish economic activities, including import slowdown.

The aggregate tax revenue collection stood at BDT 1.05 trillion until December against the target of BDT 1.36 trillion set for the period, according to official latest data.

Three wings NBR - Income Tax, Customs and VAT - missed their respective targets for July-December period, the data showed.

During the July-December period, the NBR fulfilled only 32.29 per cent or one-third of its aggregate revenue collection target for FY '20, tax officials said, adding ...