Dhaka, May 13 -- The National Board of Revenue (NBR) has initiated a move to incorporate tax-related content into the national education curriculum, aiming to instill awareness about the importance of taxation from an early age.

At present, NBR officials acknowledge that Bangladesh lacks tax education at any academic level, which contributes to a general apathy toward tax compliance among citizens.Experts welcomed the move saying it will be important matter.

When contacted former NBR chairman Muhammad Abdul Majid on Monday told The New Nation, "If the future citizens could be aware over the tax systems and its importance through the curriculum, it will be more significant for the nation."

He said, such positive things should be accept ...