Dhaka, Sept. 28 -- Despite repeated calls for reform, the National Board of Revenue (NBR) remains largely unchanged, leaving unresolved tensions between its policy and administrative functions.

At the heart of the debate is the separation of revenue policy from revenue administration, a recommendation made by the NBR reform advisory committee after consultations with businesses and stakeholders.

Yet, the authorities have failed to act, fuelling frustration among experts who warned that the status quo threatens both fiscal stability and economic growth.

The concerns came to the fore once again at a roundtable in Dhaka on Saturday, when former NBR officials, business leaders, and policy analysts urged immediate reforms.

Experts cautione...