DHAKA, Aug 5, 2025 (BSS) – Over 10,000 taxpayers submitted their income tax returns online on the first day of e-return filing for the tax year 2025-26.

The National Board of Revenue (NBR) made the announcement in a press release today.

According to the NBR, a total of 10,202 individual taxpayers used the online portal to file their returns on August 4, the first day of filing, marking an "unprecedented response". 

In comparison, only 2,344 taxpayers filed returns online on the first day of online submission last year, on September 9.

Officials said the surge underscores growing interest in the digital system, which was officially inaugurated on Monday by Finance Adviser Salehuddin Ahmed in the city. 

On August 3, the NBR issued a special order making it mandatory for individual taxpayers—except those aged over 65 years, differently-abled taxpayers, expatriate Bangladeshis or legal representatives of deceased taxpayers—to file their returns online. 

Those unable to complete their registration in the online system can apply to the excise commissioner concerned, seeking approval from the additional or combined tax commissioner to submit a paper return by October 31.

Last year, more than 1.7 million taxpayers submitted their returns online after the NBR made e-filing mandatory for some segments of taxpayers.

Taxpayers can pay their taxes through bank transfer, debit or credit cards, and mobile financial services such as bKash, Rocket and Nagad. They can instantly download acknowledgement slips and tax certificates upon e-filing.

The NBR has also deployed a round-the-clock helpline through call centres and other digital platforms to assist taxpayers facing any problem while filing their income tax returns online.