, Feb. 9 -- The National Board of Revenue (NBR) has directed all VAT commissionerates to form six-member committees in each circle to enhance Value Added Tax (VAT) collection from the tobacco sector and curb illegal trade.

In a recent directive issued by the Large Taxpayers' Unit (LTU), the revenue authority emphasised the need for stricter monitoring amid concerns over growing illegal tobacco sales, which are costing the government significant revenue.

Each committee will be led by the respective circle's revenue officer as convener.

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Other members will include representatives from tobacco manufacturing companies, police, Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB), A...