National Board of Revenue (NBR) Chairman Md Abdur Rahman Khan -File photo

DHAKA, April 26, 2026 (BSS) – National Board of Revenue (NBR) Chairman Md Abdur Rahman Khan has said the government is working to make the country’s tax system more user-friendly to encourage greater compliance and participation. 

“The government is focusing on improving the tax refund mechanism for excess payments and integrating bank account information into the e-tax return system,” he said.

The NBR chief made the remarks while addressing a pre-budget discussion on the National Budget 2026-27 organised by the Institute of Cost and Management Accountants of Bangladesh (ICMAB) at its Ruhul Quddus Auditorium in the capital on Saturday, said a press release today.

Khan, who is also Secretary of the Internal Resources Division, said the government is giving high value to the constructive recommendations provided by professionals, adding that such initiatives would help expand the tax net and enhance taxpayer engagement.

The event brought together policymakers, tax experts, professionals, academicians and stakeholders to discuss key fiscal priorities and recommendations for the upcoming national budget.

Earlier, Mahtab Uddin Ahmed, chairman of the seminar and conference committee and former ICMAB president, delivered the welcome address, stressing the importance of collaboration in shaping effective fiscal policies.

The event featured keynote presentations by distinguished experts on critical tax and VAT-related issues. 

Former NBR member (Tax) Ranjan Kumar Bhowmik presented recommendations on tax policy reforms aimed at improving efficiency and compliance. 

NBR First Secretary (VAT Policy and VAT Exemption) Md Mashiur Rahman highlighted proposed VAT reforms and exemption mechanisms, while CEO of MM & Co. Cost and Management Accountants Md. Mohiman discussed the Tax Verification System (TVS) and other pressing tax and VAT issues. 

In his speech, ICMAB President Md Kausar Alam said, “To achieve a sustainable and inclusive growth-oriented budget, it is crucial to improve the country’s tax-to-GDP ratio, broaden the tax base, ensure stability in the financial sector, and create a more conducive environment for both domestic and foreign investment.”

The discussion saw active participation from ICMAB members, professionals, academicians and representatives from various sectors.

The program concluded with the presentation of mementos, followed by a vote of thanks delivered by ICMAB Secretary Monjur Md. Shaiful Azam.