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Bangladesh’s Tax-GDP ratio drops to 6.6% in 2024–25 fiscal year

Staff Reporter

Staff Reporter

Bangladesh’s tax-to-GDP ratio has declined to 6.6% in the 2024–25 fiscal year, down from 7.4% the previous year—raising serious concerns among economists and policymakers over the country’s fiscal health and revenue sustainability.

The figures were discussed at a policy dialogue organized by the Centre for Policy Dialogue (CPD) in Dhaka’s Gulshan area on Tuesday (August 26).

National Board of Revenue (NBR) Chairman Md. Abdur Rahman Khan acknowledged the concerning drop during speaking at the event.

“Pakistan's Deputy Prime Minister recently stated their tax-GDP ratio is over 12%. Ours has now fallen to 6.6%, which is deeply worrying,” said Abdur Rahman Khan.

"The figure was based on preliminary estimates from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and is yet to be finalised," he added.

According to the CPD's report, tax evasion in 2023 was estimated at Tk 2.26 lakh crore, while the NBR collected Tk 3.71 lakh crore in revenue during FY2024–25.

The report also highlighted that the government continues to offer significant tax exemptions, further narrowing the revenue base.







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