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DHAKA, Aug 2, 2025 (BSS) - A training workshop on “Practical aspects on Customs and VAT related laws and regulations” was held at the boardroom of the Bangladesh Chamber of Industries (BCI) in the capital today. 

With BCI President Anwar-ul Alam Chowdhury (Parvez) in the chair, Abdul Hai Sarkar, Chairman of the Bangladesh Association of Banks (BAB), spoke on the occasion as the chief guest.

The session featured Tarek Hasan, First Secretary, Customs, NBR, and Barrister Md. Badruzzaman Munsi, Second Secretary, VAT Policy, NBR, as speakers. 

A total of 30 representatives from various organizations and sectors participated in the workshop. BCI Director Dr. Delwar Hossain Raja was also present.

The inaugural session was conducted by BCI Secretary General Dr. Md. Helal Uddin. 

In his speech, Abdul Hai Sarkar, Chairman of BAB, said that there exists a gap between the taxpayers and tax collectors, and if this gap can be reduced, then tax collection and management would become easier. 

Sharing his real-life business experiences, Sarkar emphasized the importance of having assessments carried out by experienced professionals and highlighted the need for NBR to communicate its issues more effectively with businesses. 

He also stressed the importance of involving the private sector in the policy-making as well as thanked the BCI for organizing such a workshop.

In his speech, Anwar-ul Alam Chowdhury (Parvez) said that BCI has been regularly organizing orientation and training workshops on industrialization, foreign trade, and other important business-related laws and policies in the country. 

As part of this initiative, the day’s workshop was arranged. 

Anwar mentioned that there is a lack of knowledge in the areas of Customs and VAT, which often create difficulties for businesses. 

He expressed his sincere thanks to the BAB Chairman for attending the workshop.

In the second session of the workshop, Tarek Hasan, First Secretary, Customs, NBR, and Barrister Md. Badruzzaman Munsi, Second Secretary, VAT Policy, NBR, discussed various aspects of Customs and VAT related laws and regulations and answered questions from the participants.