Dhaka, April 21 -- Bangladesh's National Board of Revenue (NBR) is running nearly Tk 98,000 crore behind its revised collection target for the current fiscal, even as it posted over 11 percent growth in revenue.

The gap came into sharp focus Tuesday as business associations urged the tax authority to slash import duties ahead of the 2026-27 national budget.

Business groups met NBR Chairman Abdur Rahman Khan in the office for pre-budget consultations, presenting a raft of proposals aimed at nurturing domestic industry and reducing reliance on imports.

NBR extends corporate tax return deadline to May 15

Three associations led the charge: the Accumulator Battery Manufacturers and Exporters Association of Bangladesh (ABMEAB), the Banglade...