DHAKA, Nov 29, 2025 (BSS) - More than 20 lakh taxpayers have filed their 
income tax returns online, so far, in the current 2025-26 tax year, 
reflecting a strong and positive response to the National Board of Revenue's 
(NBR's) digital tax services.

According to an NBR press release issued here today, the online e-return 
system, launched on August 4, 2025 by Finance Adviser Dr. Salehuddin Ahmed, 
has rapidly gained popularity among taxpayers at home and abroad.
 
The user-friendly platform (www.etaxnbr.gov.bd) allows taxpayers to file 
returns without uploading any documents and to pay taxes digitally through 
debit or credit cards, internet banking, or mobile financial services such as 
bKash and Nagad. 

Upon submission, taxpayers can instantly download their acknowledgement slip 
and income tax certificate.

This year, NBR has made e-return filing mandatory for most individual 
taxpayers, except senior citizens aged 65 years or above, taxpayers with 
physical disabilities or special needs, Bangladeshi citizens living abroad, 
legal representatives filing on behalf of deceased taxpayers, and foreign 
nationals working in Bangladesh. 

Although exempted groups are not required to file online, they may opt to 
file e-returns voluntarily.

The release further stated that taxpayers facing registration-related 
difficulties may apply to the concerned Deputy Commissioner of Taxes by 
December 15, 2025 and upon approval from an Additional or Joint Commissioner 
will be allowed to file paper returns.

For expatriate Bangladeshis, NBR has introduced an email-based system to 
facilitate online registration. 

By sending passport details, NID number, and email address to 
[email protected], they can receive a registration link and OTP, 
enabling them to complete e-return filing from abroad.

To enhance service delivery, NBR has provided extensive training on e-return 
filing to taxpayers as well as to authorized representatives including income 
tax lawyers, chartered accountants, cost and management accountants, and 
chartered secretaries.

A dedicated call center has also been launched to support e-return users. By 
dialing 09643 71 71 71, taxpayers can receive immediate assistance. In 
addition, e-return help desks in all tax zones across the country are 
offering on-site and telephone-based services during office hours.

The NBR has also urged all individual taxpayers to file their income tax 
returns for the 2025-26 tax year using the e-return system by December 31, 
2025.