The Foreign Investors’ Chamber of Commerce & Industry (FICCI) delegation led by President Mr. Zaved Akhtar, paid a courtesy visit to Md. Abdur Rahman Khan, FCMA, the newly appointed Chairman of the National Board of Revenue (NBR) and Secretary of the Internal Resources Division (IRD), on 11 September 2024 Wednesday at his office in Agargaon, Dhaka.
During the meeting, the delegation congratulated Mr. Khan on his new role and discussed key areas for collaboration. President Akhtar emphasized the need for full digitalization of NBR operations, highlighting the importance of enhanced automation systems to optimize revenue generation. FICCI also advocated for reforms in the tax system to attract more Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) and proposed the establishment of a dedicated research wing within the NBR. This research wing would focus on expanding the tax net and addressing market-revenue gaps.
Mr. Khan praised FICCI’s engagement and highlighted the significance of automation in driving economic growth, expressing appreciation for FICCI’s research on taxation.
Senior Vice President Mr. Eric M. Walker, Board Members Mr. Md. Miarul Haque, Mr. Mohammad Iqbal Chowdhury, Mr. Ala Ahmad , Mr. Najith Meewanage, Mr. Faisal Ahmed Chowdhury, Ms. Rubaba Dowla, Mr. Sumitava Basu, Executive Director Mr. Nurul Kabir, CEO of bKash Mr. Kamal Quadir, other senior officials from FICCI member companies and NBR policy members were present at the meeting.
