NEWS & UPDATES

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our Founding Partner, Mr. Abdul Wahab, at his home in Dhaka, Bangladesh, on the morning of Friday, March 13, 2026. A pioneering chartered accountant, mentor, and institution-builder, Mr. Wahab leaves behind an extraordinary legacy in the profession, the community he served, and the family he nurtured with integrity, discipline, and care.

Tax/VAT Updates The National Board of Revenue (NBR) has introduced a new “Hard Copy Return Entry” sub-module in the Bangladesh e-VAT System to ensure that previously submitted paper VAT returns are properly recorded online. This initiative allows taxpayers to self-enter past hard copy VAT returns by following procedures set out in an NBR circular, reducing reliance on manual data entry by VAT offices. Previously, VAT offices entered paper returns through Central Processing C

Over the past decade, Bangladesh's startup ecosystem has emerged as a key driver of economic growth , job creation, and innovation. Startups are addressing local challenges, creatig essential infrastructure, and reducing youth unemployment—critical to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Sectors such as e-commerce, fintech, logistics, and edtech are thriving, supported by a young, tech-savvy population and growing digital connectivity, positioning Bangladesh as

A. Wahab & Co. is now ISO/IEC 27001:2022 certified for its Information Security Management System (ISMS). This globally recognized certification demonstrates our commitment to data security, IT governance, and international best practices. Certified by Bureau Veritas, this milestone reinforces the trust our clients and partners place in us every day.