In Bangladesh, the income tax return filing period typically follows the country’s fiscal year, which runs from July 1st to June 30th. Here are the key dates and deadlines you should be aware of for submitting your income tax return:

Key Dates and Deadlines

End of the Fiscal Year: June 30th Marks the end of the fiscal year. All income earned during this period is accounted for in the tax return.
Tax Return Filing Deadline:  The usual deadline for submitting personal income tax returns is November 30th following the end of the fiscal year. For example, for the fiscal year ending on June 30, 2024, the tax return filing deadline would be November 30, 2024.
Extension Requests: Taxpayers can request an extension if they are unable to file their return by the deadline. The extension must be applied for and approved by the National Board of Revenue (NBR). It’s important to submit the extension request before the original filing deadline.

Key Dates and Deadlines

Fiscal Year: July 1st to June 30th: The fiscal year for most companies in Bangladesh runs from July 1st to June 30th of the following year.
Tax Return Filing Deadline: Within Seven Months: Companies are typically required to file their tax returns within Seven months from the end of the fiscal year. This means the deadline is usually 15th January of the next calendar year in which the fiscal year ends. For example, for the fiscal year ending on June 30, 2024, the tax return filing deadline would be 15th January 2025.

In Bangladesh, the Financial Year (FY) runs from:

July 1 to June 30

Example:

• FY 2024–25 means: July 1, 2024 – June 30, 2025

This financial year is used by:

• The Government of Bangladesh

• Private companies

• For income tax filing, budgeting, and auditing purposes.