tax-to-GDP ratio

Tax haul turns positive, yet daunting target looms

Riding mainly on monthly growth in December and January, revenue collection in the first seven months of fiscal year (FY) 2024-25 returned to positive territory.

Cut expenses since tax receipts won’t go up overnight

In Bangladesh, the tax-to-gross domestic product (GDP) ratio is not growing. Rather, the ratio is declining. Today, the country has one of the lowest tax-to-GDP ratios in the world.

February 25, 2025
February 25, 2025

Tax haul turns positive, yet daunting target looms

Riding mainly on monthly growth in December and January, revenue collection in the first seven months of fiscal year (FY) 2024-25 returned to positive territory.

May 26, 2024
May 26, 2024

Cut expenses since tax receipts won’t go up overnight

In Bangladesh, the tax-to-gross domestic product (GDP) ratio is not growing. Rather, the ratio is declining. Today, the country has one of the lowest tax-to-GDP ratios in the world.