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Training workshop on new VAT law begins
DHAKA, April 28, 2019 (BSS) – A three-day workshop on the new VAT law
began today aiming to impart training to the various officials from the
public institutions and corporate houses, at the Economic Reporters Forum
(ERF) conference room in the city’s Purana Paltan area.
Organized by the Bangladesh Tax Training Institute (BTTI), former member
(VAT Policy) of the National Board of Revenue (NBR) M Rezaul Hasan
inaugurated the workshop which was addressed, among others, by ADR
facilitator Syed Aminul Karim and BTTI Director and Chief Executive Officer
Shyamol Chandra Sarker.
Speaking on the occasion, Rezaul Hasan said the number of taxpayers in the
country is very low in comparison with the total number of people and
national income.
“The NBR has created tax-friendly environment, eased the necessary rules
and regulations and introduced online services to increase the number of
taxpayers. At the same time, various programmes have been undertaken to
create tax awareness,” he added.
He said that once the new VAT law comes into effect, the small and medium
businessmen would be benefitted as their accounting system would be much
easier.
Rezaul also urged the private organizations to hold such workshops
alongside the NBR to increase awareness on tax.
During the three-day workshop, VAT Online Project Director Syed Mushfiqur
Rahman and VAT Commissioner Fakhrul Alam would remain present as trainers and
would impart training on the new VAT law.
A total of 80 officials from various public and private organizations are
taking part in the workshop.
BSS/ASG/Trans/RI/GM/ARS/1916 hrs