Dhaka, March 20 -- Mobile network operators in Bangladesh have urged the National Board of Revenue (NBR) to reconsider the high tax burden on the telecommunication sector, noting that continuous tax hikes have led to a significant decline in mobile and internet users.

During a pre-budget meeting with NBR officials on Wednesday, the Association of Mobile Telecom Operators of Bangladesh (AMTOB) submitted a 23-point proposal addressing income tax, value-added tax (VAT), import duty, and supplementary duty in the sector.

AMTOB Secretary General Lt Col Mohammad Zulfikar (Retd) highlighted that despite being an essential service, the telecommunication sector in Bangladesh faces the highest tax rates globally.

"The government is increasing ta...