বৃহস্পতিবার, ০৯ জুলাই ২০২৬, ০৭:১৩ অপরাহ্ন
DHAKA, July 9, 2026 (BSS) – Finance Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury today expressed optimism that the National Board of Revenue (NBR) would achieve its revenue collection target for the 2026-27 fiscal year, citing the preparedness of tax officials and continued engagement with the business community.
“The revenue collection outlook for the current fiscal year is encouraging. Revenue collection will be very good. Everyone at the NBR is geared up. InshaAllah, we will achieve the revenue target we have set,” he said.
The minister made the remarks while speaking to reporters after a meeting with senior NBR officials and business leaders at the Revenue Building in the capital’s Agargaon.
The NBR has been assigned a revenue collection target of Tk 6.04 trillion for FY2026-27.
Leaders of the Bangladesh Textile Mills Association (BTMA) also met the finance minister during the meeting and placed a number of proposals before him.
Referring to the discussion with the business leaders, the minister said the government maintains regular engagement with the private sector to understand and address the challenges they face.
He said the government has already undertaken a number of deregulation measures to improve the business environment and that discussions are continuing to resolve any remaining issues.
“The process of resolving these problems is ongoing and will continue,” he added.
