Chairman of the National Board of Revenue (NBR) Md Abdur Rahman Khan. File Photo

DHAKA, April 29, 2026 (BSS) - Chairman of the National Board of Revenue (NBR) Md. Abdur Rahman Khan today said that Bangladesh's economic growth is closely tied to the success of its business community, reaffirming the government's commitment to creating a more enabling environment for private sector expansion.

"Ongoing budgetary measures would focus on rationalising tariffs and taxes to strengthen the competitiveness of local industries," he said.

The NBR chief made the remarks while speaking at the 46th meeting of the consultative committee between the National Board of Revenue (NBR) and FBCCI, held at a hotel in the city.

Highlighting the importance of improving the ease of doing business, Abdur Rahman Khan acknowledged that excessive regulations remain a key challenge for businesses.

He said the revenue authority is working to identify and remove specific regulatory barriers that hinder business operations.

"We will address each issue individually to ensure regulations do not become obstacles," he said.

The NBR chief also emphasised the need to simplify revenue compliance, particularly for new entrepreneurs, noting that tax procedures should not become a burden for those entering the market.

He further stressed the importance of eliminating disparities within the economic system, adding that the NBR would carefully consider proposals and feedback from the business community to arrive at effective policy solutions.

The NBR chief called for stronger collaboration between the revenue authority and the private sector to ensure sustainable economic growth.