Dhaka, June 24 -- The National Board of Revenue (NBR) Reform Unity Council has accused NBR Chairman Md Abdur Rahman Khan of obstructing the government's revenue reform agenda and has warned of an indefinite shutdown of NBR operations if he is not removed by Friday (June 27).

At a press conference on Tuesday in Agargaon, Dhaka, Council leaders alleged that the chairman is advancing the agenda of what they termed the "fugitive fascist Awami regime" and is actively preventing reforms from being implemented. They claimed he has created a climate hostile to change through politically motivated transfers and a series of conspiratorial actions.

As part of their ongoing protest, customs and tax officials observed a pen-down and sit-in programme...