Bangladesh’s revenue collection grew by 21% year-on-year in the first two months of FY2025–26, according to the National Board of Revenue (NBR).

In August 2025 alone, revenue stood at Tk 27,174 crore—up from Tk 23,089 crore in the same month last year, reflecting an 18% growth.

Combined revenue for July–August 2025 reached Tk 54,423 crore, compared to Tk 45,005 crore in the same period of 2024. VAT collection at the local level surged by 33.83%, while income tax and travel tax rose by 24.17%.

However, import-export sector revenues dipped slightly to Tk 7,647 crore, down from Tk 8,007 crore in August 2024.