Dhaka, Oct. 24 -- The National Board of Revenue (NBR) has once again missed its revenue collection target, posting a shortfall of Tk 8,899 crore in the first quarter (July-September) of the 2025-26 fiscal year.

According to the latest NBR data, the target for the three-month period was Tk 99,904 crore, while the actual collection stood at Tk 91,005 crore. The sluggish performance reflects continued weakness in business and trade activities.

NBR officials said the downturn in imports and domestic production slowed customs and income tax receipts.

However, they remain optimistic that collections will rebound in the latter part of the fiscal year as recovery efforts and enforcement drives gain pace.

In July, the NBR collected Tk 27,247 c...