National Board of Revenue chairman Abdur Rahman Khan stated that the board had collected revenue to the tune of Tk聽3,68,177 crore in FY 2024-25.
He also said that the figure is expected to increase as adjustments for government projects and treasury receipts typically take about two weeks to be finalised at the start of the new financial year.
In the financial year 2023-34, the NBR collected revenue worth Tk 3,82,678 crore.
Abdur Rahman was speaking to journalists after visiting the Dhaka Customs House on Monday, following the launch of three new services, including a-chalan, baggage rules, and detention memo, at the customs house of the airport.聽
He said they have started the new financial year with fresh determination.
鈥楨very customs house and customs station is key drivers of our economy. I instructed officials to ensure that businesses do not face unnecessary harassment,鈥� he added.
He also stated that all stakeholders reported satisfactory progress and that operations were running smoothly.
鈥楢bove all, the country comes first. We must prioritise national interests, even if personal or group interests conflict with them,鈥� he added.
Responding a question regarding the protesters, he said that those who have pointedly overstepped limits during the recent NBR protests, would be viewed differently.
When asked about measures to address the deficit of trust within the organisation, the NBR chairman said that he had come to the officers to reassure them that if everyone behaved responsibly and carried out their duties properly, there would be no reason for concern.聽
鈥楽ome individuals have indeed crossed boundaries, and that may be considered differently. However, in general, I don鈥檛 see any reason for anyone to be afraid,鈥� he added.
In response to concerns that the ongoing tension might disrupt revenue collection, he stated that this situation would not continue indefinitely.
鈥楾hose working in the revenue department are the ones who would collect revenue. It is their responsibility, and they managed to collect revenue even amid challenges,鈥� he added.
Regarding compensation for the financial losses caused by the protests, he said that these were sensitive questions.
鈥榃hat happened was entirely unexpected and we would all try to cover the losses,鈥� he added.
