Dhaka, April 5 -- The National Board of Revenue (NBR) is poised for a major structural overhaul, with plans under way to split the agency into two separate wings in a bid to enhance revenue collection and attract investment.

The reform would mark the first major revamp of the five-decade-old institution, which currently serves as the top revenue authority in Bangladesh.

But the move has sparked debate over whether this division - into Revenue Policy and Revenue Administration - will align with international best practices or merely lead to bureaucratic reshuffling without real impact.

Some believe the split could help address long-standing complaints from the business community and bring greater efficiency.

Others argue it may simply ...