Construction sector in crisis, seeks tax relief in upcoming budget

Construction sector in crisis, seeks tax relief in upcoming budget

Private-sector construction in Bangladesh has slowed significantly due to severe financial losses, affecting industries such as housing, cement, steel, sand, ceramics, and hardware. Stakeholders have urged the National Board of Revenue (NBR) to take urgent measures to sustain over a hundred businesses directly linked to the sector. These concerns were raised during a pre-budget discussion...

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