- NBR officials threaten a complete shutdown of tax, VAT, and customs services from June 28
- Export processing and passenger services will continue
- Protest led by Additional Commissioner Hasan Muhammad Tarek Rikabder and Additional Tax Commissioner Sehela Siddiqua
- Key demands include removal of NBR chairman and reversal of transfer orders
- Shutdown would impact nationwide tax and VAT operations and disrupt customs at ports
- Allegations against NBR Chairman include political agenda and mismanagement
- Five income tax officials transferred for participating in protests
- Transfer orders seen as violations of civil service rules
- Pen-down strikes and sit-in protests planned if demands are not met
- Discontent follows government’s reversed decision to split revenue administration
- Protesters denied permission for a seminar and criticize formation of a committee
- Further transfer orders may increase tensions
- Prolonged disruption could impact revenue collection and increase government borrowing
Source: today.thefinancialexpress.com.bd
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