Dhaka, April 29 -- National Board of Revenue (NBR) Chairman Md Abdur Rahman has hinted at tough fiscal measures in the upcoming budget aimed at boosting revenue collection.

While addressing a seminar in Dhaka on Tuesday, the NBR chairman said both the chief adviser and finance adviser had instructed the formulation of a practical and realistic budget, according to UNB.

"We will focus on revenue-generating initiatives, shunning the expenditures," he said.

He assured the people of implementing all laws properly so that people do not feel that they are harassed.

The seminar titled Macroeconomic Partnership and Fiscal Measures was held at the Economic Reporters' Forum (ERF) auditorium. Policy Exchange Chairman and CEO Dr Mashrur Reaz pres...