ISLAMABAD: Md. Iqbal Hussain Khan, High Commissioner/Ambassador of Bangladesh, called on Rashid Mahmood Langrial, Chairman, Federal Board of Revenue (FBR).
During the meeting, both dignitaries reaffirmed the long-standing and historic brotherly relations between Pakistan and Bangladesh and agreed to enhance bilateral trade and strengthen mutual economic cooperation. It was also agreed that technical teams from both countries dealing with the International Taxes will discuss the existing Double Taxation Treaty in line with evolving global standards.
Currently, a high-level delegation of the National Board of Revenue (NBR), People’s Republic of Bangladesh, is on a five-day official visit to Pakistan from 22nd to 26th December, 2025 to initiate negotiations on Protocol to amend the existing Convention between Pakistan and Bangladesh for the Avoidance of Double Taxation and the Prevention of Fiscal Evasion with respect to Taxes on Income.
The NBR delegation is led by Muhammad Lutful Azeem, Member (International Taxes), and includes G M Abdul Kalam Kaikobad, Member (Tax Administration), Barrister Mutasim Billah Faruqui, First Secretary (Tax Policy), Mahammad Abdur Rakib, (Commissioner of Taxes), Muhammad Jafar Imam, (First Secretary Tax Policy), Dewan Mohammad Gholam Kibria, (Second Secretary) and Atiqul Islam (Senior Assistant Secretary) of National Board of Revenue, Bangladesh. On the first day of the visit, the delegation was received by Iqbal Khan, Member (Administration) and Aftab Alam, Director General (International Taxes), FBR. Both sides exchanged views and shared experiences on matters relating to international taxation.
Copyright Business Recorder, 2025
