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NBR to implement data-driven system for tracking taxpayer assets and spending

The National Board of Revenue aims to increase the tax-to-GDP ratio to 15% by 2035 through a new data-driven monitoring system.

TBS Bangladesh ยท 24 August 2026, 10:00 AM

The National Board of Revenue (NBR) is developing a data-driven system designed to monitor the income, expenditures, and assets of taxpayers. This strategic move is intended to boost Bangladesh's tax-to-GDP ratio, which currently stands at 6.8%. The authority has set a target to elevate this figure to 15% by the year 2035.