Dhaka, March 21 -- National Board of Revenue (NBR) Chairman Md Abdur Rahman Khan has raised concerns over the continued tax benefits enjoyed by the ready-made garment (RMG) sector, questioning why it still pays reduced taxes even after 50 years while most other industries adhere to the standard rate.

Addressing a pre-budget meeting at the NBR headquarters in the capital's Agargaon on Thursday, he said the apparel sector continues to pay only a 12 per cent tax.

Representatives of all district chambers in Dhaka and Mymensingh divisions, including the Mymensingh Chamber of Commerce and Industry, attended the meeting.

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