NBR seeks budget proposals from trade bodies by Jan 31

The National Board of Revenue (NBR) has unveiled a plan to analyse budget proposals from organisations much earlier in order to make the national budget more rational, participatory and pro-people.
As part of the plan, the NBR has sought budget proposals from chamber bodies, trade associations, professionals and research organisations within January 31.
Moreover, the NBR plans to arrange discussions with groups of people and organisations from mid February.
The NBR in a press statement yesterday instructed the Federation of Bangladesh Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FBCCI), Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Dhaka Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Foreign Investors Chamber of Commerce and Industry, International Chamber of Commerce-Bangladesh and Bangladesh Chamber of Industries and other divisional chamber associations to submit their proposals to the board directly within the stipulated timeframe.
Associations such as Bangladesh Garments Manufacturers and Exporters Association and Bangladesh Knitwear Manufacturers and Exporters Association are also instructed to submit their proposals within the timeframe.
The district chambers are suggested to submit their proposals through FBCCI.
The press statement also said the NBR will inform the chambers and associations about the dates of budget discussions through separate letters.
The NBR high officials yesterday meanwhile met officials of the Tariff Commission to share research-based information and to involve the commission in the budget formulation procedures.