Bangladesh TADAT Assessment

This report presents the results of a repeat Tax Administration Diagnostic Assessment Tool (TADAT) assessment conducted in Bangladesh during October 2025. The assessment evaluated the National Board of Revenue’s (NBR) performance across nine key outcome areas against international good practice. NBR demonstrated strengths in taxpayer information accessibility, withholding tax systems, and dispute resolution frameworks. Nevertheless, notable deficiencies remain regarding the integrity of taxpayer registration, risk management practices, audit efficiency, VAT refund processing, and overall transparency. Key focus areas for improvement include integrated digitalization, compliance risk management, audit quality, and accelerating Medium- and Long-Term Revenue Strategy (MLTRS) reforms to boost tax revenue and administrative efficiency.