Dhaka, Jan. 22 -- Tax compliance in Bangladesh will remain weak unless taxpayers can clearly see how their money is being spent, economists and business leaders said on Wednesday, highlighting transparency and fairness as key challenges in revenue administration.

They made the remarks at a seminar held at the BDBL building in the capital, where speakers said a lack of accountability in tax expenditure has eroded public trust and discouraged voluntary compliance.

The seminar, titled "Revenue Challenges and Solutions in Implementing the Commitments of the Post-Election Political Government", was jointly organised by Voice for Reforms and the Bangladesh Research Analysis and Information Network (BRAIN).

Dhaka University Professor Rashed A...