- The National Board of Revenue (NBR) is fully automating VAT and income tax refunds to make the process faster, more transparent, and less burdensome.
- Automation aims to reduce direct interaction between taxpayers and officials, minimize complaints, and enable real-time tracking of refunds.
- The government is working to rationalize tariffs ahead of Bangladesh’s graduation from least developed country (LDC) status, with some duties reduced to protect public interest.
- Rising prices of fruit and import-dependent goods are mainly due to the depreciation of the taka, not increased taxes or duties.
- The NBR may extend the January 31 deadline for individual income tax returns and is considering restructuring into two separate divisions.
Source: thedailystar.net
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