Abdur Rahman Khan announced today that corporate tax returns will transitionto a fully online system starting next year. The audit selection process hasalready been automated, and the NBR plans to implement automated selectionmethods for individual returns once they are fully integrated into the onlinesystem," he said. However, addressing requests for tax relief, the Chairman remarked thatreducing current tax rates would be a difficult challenge. They advocated for the creation of an integrated digital tax systemconnecting income tax, VAT, and customs to enhance efficiency, eliminateredundancy, and facilitate data-driven oversight. The meeting featured a budget proposal presentation by tax expert SnehasishBarua of Snehasish Mahmud & Co.FICCI leaders concluded by assuring the NBR of their full cooperation inimplementing the corporate tax automation project.

Source: Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha April 06, 2026 15:21 UTC