DHAKA, May 22, (V7N) – The National Board of Revenue (NBR) will not be dissolved at this time, as implementing the recently promulgated “Revenue Policy and Revenue Management Ordinance 2025” after necessary amendments is a time-consuming process.

A press release from the Ministry of Finance today stated that "Under the current circumstances, all the operations of the National Board of Revenue (NBR) will continue like in the past." It clarified that officials and employees of income tax and customs will conduct their operations under the existing system.

The ministry further announced that necessary amendments to the Ordinance would be made after consultations with the NBR and all key stakeholders. This consultation aims to frame the administrative structure for the separation of the revenue board while upholding the interests of the BCS (tax) and BCS (customs and VAT) cadres.

The release also affirmed that the government has no plans to reduce the number of posts for tax, customs, and VAT cadres. Instead, their positions would be increased following necessary reforms, alongside greater opportunities for promotions, including appointments to secretary-level posts.

In light of the upcoming national budget for FY2026, all officials and employees of the revenue board have been urged to be present in their respective offices during work hours and discharge their duties with integrity. This is deemed crucial for the country's greater interest and to expedite economic operations by providing desired services to taxpayers.

The finance ministry also noted that despite fruitful discussions with the government, the NBR Songskar Oikya Parishad announced a non-cooperation movement, which the ministry described as having "no rational reason." It reiterated that the Ordinance's implementation would be time-consuming, requiring tasks such as framing the organogram of the two new divisions and making necessary changes to the Allocation of Business, Income Tax Act, Customs Act, VAT Act, and related rules and regulations.

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