Dhaka, April 5 -- The National Board of Revenue (NBR) has advised the interim government to prioritise imports from the United States in light of the high tariffs slapped on Bangladeshi products.

This came during an emergency meeting convened by Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus, as business leaders voiced concerns over the impact of the new trade restrictions.

The Saturday meeting, held at 7:30pm at the State Guest House Jamuna, brought together top government advisors, economists, and officials to discuss potential countermeasures.

According to a senior official from NBR Tax Policy Wing, the agency has recommended that Bangladesh prioritise US-origin imports for essential government procurements-despite the higher costs involved-citing li...