Dhaka, Feb. 25 -- The National Board of Revenue (NBR) has clarified that superstores are prohibited from charging extra fees to consumers when selling goods at the Maximum Retail Price (MRP), as the Value Added Tax (VAT) is already included in the price.

In an instruction letter issued recently, the NBR said superstores paying VAT at the standard 15 per cent rate are eligible for an input tax rebate, provided they comply with other legal provisions.

However, those paying VAT at the reduced 7.5 per cent rate are not entitled to any rebate.

The directive aims to regulate product prices, protect consumer rights, facilitate trade, and implement a structured VAT system, the NBR said.

The NBR defines a super-shop as an independent and compl...