DHAKA: The government has estimated revenue income for FY2015-16 at Tk. 2 lakh 8 thousand and 443 crore which is 12.1percent of GDP.

Of the amount, NBR tax revenue is estimated at Tk. 1 lakh 76 thousand 370 crore (10.3 percent of GDP).

According to finance minister AMA Muhith, ‘This revenue target is achievable given the comprehensive reforms implemented in NBR tax collection potentials and stability in economic environment’.

Tax revenue from non-NBR sources has been estimated at Tk. 5 thousand 874 crore (0.3 percent of GDP).

Besides, Tk. 26 thousand 199 crore (1.5 percent of GDP) is expected to be collected from non-tax sources.

BDST: 1657 HRS, JUN 04, 2015
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