Dhaka, Sept. 22 -- In the first two months of the current fiscal year (July-August), the National Board of Revenue (NBR) fell short of its collection target by Tk 6,577 crore, underscoring persistent challenges in revenue mobilization even after the end of the recent movement that disrupted economic activity.

According to latest data released by the NBR on Sunday, the revenue collection target for July-August was Tk 61,000 crore. Actual collections stood at Tk 54,423 crore-over 10 percent below the target.

The shortfall was evident across customs, VAT, and income tax, reflecting both weak enforcement capacity and subdued domestic demand. Officials admitted that the revenue crisis is not new.

The previous fiscal year had already seen si...