Bangladesh’s tax revenue rose by 20 percent year-on-year in the July–September quarter, marking the highest quarterly growth in recent years, driven by strong performances in value-added tax (VAT) and income tax collections.

According to official data, the National Board of Revenue (NBR) collected Tk 90,825 crore in the first three months of the 2025–26 fiscal year, compared with Tk 755.55 billion during the same period last year.

Among all categories, VAT receipts from goods and services showed the most robust increase, surging 30 percent to Tk 348.19 billion. Income and travel tax collections also grew by 18 percent to Tk 284.78 billion. Revenue from import duties reached Tk 275.28 billion, reflecting an 11.74 percent year-on-year rise.

The NBR attributed the overall increase to intensified enforcement, a broader tax base, and stronger compliance efforts. In a statement, the revenue authority said officials were working to “expand the tax net, ensure compliance, prevent evasion, and recover unpaid revenue for the national exchequer.”

It added that efforts would continue to sustain and further accelerate this growth momentum in the coming quarters.

The steady improvement in revenue collection comes as the government seeks to strengthen fiscal stability and reduce reliance on borrowing amid growing expenditure pressures.