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Bangladesh aims for uniform 15% VAT by 2030 to meet IMF conditions

To comply with IMF requirements, Bangladesh has set a target to implement a uniform 15% VAT rate by 2030.

TBS Bangladesh ยท 20 October 2026, 10:30 AM

In an effort to fulfill conditions set by the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Bangladesh is working toward establishing a uniform 15% Value Added Tax (VAT) by the year 2030. A high-level IMF mission is scheduled to visit Dhaka this November to assess the nation's economic and financial status, as well as to review proposed revenue reforms.