Dhaka, Sept. 28 -- The process to reinstate the suspended National Board of Revenue (NBR) officials has started in full swing as the departmental inquiry is making progress.

Around 33 officials of the income tax, VAT, and customs departments were suspended for tearing apart official transfer orders, closure of customs houses, and protests against the NBR bifurcation ordinance.

Some officials have already attended the hearing at the Internal Resources Division to explain their part in the protests.

A senior tax official says the government high-ups are a bit considerate about bringing back some officials with minor punishments as per the government service rules.

However, all officials may not get the same treatment as some were arroga...