1. Business and Regulatory Updates – March 2026
We publish Business and Regulatory Updates, combining key developments across Bangladesh’s evolving regulatory landscape. This edition highlights major updates in income tax, including mandatory use of ASYCUDA BI data for assessment, revised tax return deadlines for individuals and companies, and quarterly withholding tax compliance requirements. It also covers VAT updates, notably the extension of the March 2026 return submission deadline. Additionally, Bangladesh Bank has issued a new master circular that streamlines share transfer and repatriation procedures for non-resident investors, strengthens the role of authorized dealer banks, and enhances efficiency, transparency, and timeliness in foreign investment transactions.