Bangladesh, July 28 -- The government has outlined an ambitious roadmap to generate nearly Tk 1.0 trillion in additional Value-Added Tax (VAT) revenue in the fiscal year 2026-27, with a strong focus on narrowing compliance gaps, curbing tax evasion, and leveraging economic growth.Public Finance

Advertisement According to official projections, the largest share of the additional revenue is expected to come from reducing the VAT compliance gap.

The National Board of Revenue (NBR) plans to bring around 10,000 high-risk businesses under intensified scrutiny, targeting an additional Tk 380 billion in VAT collection through enhanced compliance and enforcement measures.

The strategy was unveiled at an NBR meeting on Monday, attended by Prime...