Published : 16 Feb 2026, 05:15 PM
Updated : 21 Aug 2026, 03:10 PM
The National Board of Revenue (NBR) has extended the deadline for submitting online VAT returns for the January 2026 tax period through its e-VAT system until Feb 22 in the “public interest”.
An official order said the extension was granted due to a prolonged spell of government holidays surrounding Shab-e-Barat and the parliamentary election, which limited business operations and affected compliance activities, according to the state-run news agency Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha (BSS).
BSS said taxpayers also faced additional difficulties on Feb 15 when the OTP server of the e-Challan system went down, stopping many from completing their returns on time.
The decision reportedly aims to ensure that businesses and VAT-registered entities are not penalised for delays caused by factors beyond their control.
The government news agency, citing officials, said the extension would help taxpayers complete submissions smoothly after holiday and technical disruptions.
The NBR urged all VAT-registered entities to use the extended period responsibly and submit their January 2026 returns within the new timeframe to avoid penalties and ensure compliance with tax regulations.
VAT-registered businesses have been asked to use the extended window “responsibly” and meet the revised cut-off date to avoid penalties.
