Tax officials extended their protest against the revenue board chairman for a second day Sunday. Workers sat outside the National Board of Revenue building in Agargaon demanding leadership changes. Security forces surrounded the headquarters as demonstrations continued. The NBR Reform Unity Council announced the shutdown would affect all tax and customs offices except international services. Officials want Chairman Abdur Rahman Khan removed from his position.
The protesting workers rejected business leaders who oppose removing the chairman. Unity Council members called Khan a supporter of the previous government they consider corrupt. They stated his removal remains necessary for meaningful revenue system reforms. The group offered to meet with the Finance Adviser Tuesday to discuss their demands. Council leaders expressed hope the government and citizens would support their cause.
Demonstrations began after authorities issued new rules in May restructuring the revenue department. Officials have organized work stoppages and hunger strikes since early June disrupting tax collection nationwide. The protests started when the government dissolved the NBR and created new revenue divisions. Police banned public gatherings around the NBR office area starting June 22. Workers continue demanding administrative reforms and new leadership.
The protesting workers rejected business leaders who oppose removing the chairman. Unity Council members called Khan a supporter of the previous government they consider corrupt. They stated his removal remains necessary for meaningful revenue system reforms. The group offered to meet with the Finance Adviser Tuesday to discuss their demands. Council leaders expressed hope the government and citizens would support their cause.
Demonstrations began after authorities issued new rules in May restructuring the revenue department. Officials have organized work stoppages and hunger strikes since early June disrupting tax collection nationwide. The protests started when the government dissolved the NBR and created new revenue divisions. Police banned public gatherings around the NBR office area starting June 22. Workers continue demanding administrative reforms and new leadership.
