Dhaka, Oct. 3 -- Business leaders have raised allegations of rampant bribery and irregularities in government offices including the offices of the National Board of Revenue (NBR) which they say is seruoisly affecting businesses and fresh investments.

They raised the allegation at an event held in the capital on Sunday, organised by the Centre for Policy Dialogue (CPD).

"Officials at the Customs Bond Commissionerate of NBR demand bribes even after mentioning the name of the commissioner. They say - the commissioner may be your friend but not mine. Give me my share of the bribe," said Syed Moazzem Hossain, director of the Federation of Bangladesh Chambers of Commerce and Industries (FBCCI).

Mohammad Hatem, executive president of Banglade...