Dhaka, Oct. 18 -- The National Board of Revenue (NBR) has officially published the Authentic English Text of the Income Tax Act, 2023 through a government gazette notification issued on October 16, 2025.

The Income Tax Act, 2023 was originally enacted in Bangla, replacing the Income Tax Ordinance, 1984.

Since its enactment, foreign investors and stakeholders had been urging the government to issue an official English version of the law to ensure clarity and uniform interpretation in cross-border tax matters.

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Due to the absence of an authentic English version, many foreign investors reportedly faced difficulties in understanding and applying the provisions of th...