Dhaka, May 23 -- The Ministry of Finance has withdrawn its ordinance to split the National Board of Revenue (NBR) amid strong protests from officials, effectively reversing its earlier decision.

According to a press release issued on Thursday by the ministry's Relations Officer, Gazi Touhidul Islam, the NBR will continue to operate under its existing structure until any further amendments are made.

Customs and income tax cadre officials will carry on with their duties under the current system.

The reversal follows mounting pressure from NBR officials. Earlier in the day, a delegation representing the NBR Reform Unity Parishad submitted a memorandum to the Chief Adviser, demanding the immediate repeal of the ordinance that sought to sep...