The National Board of Revenue (NBR) is gradually moving away from tax exemptions, as the country’s tax-to-GDP ratio continues to decline—a trend that has raised concerns, said NBR Chairman Abdur Rahman Khan. He urged businesses and citizens to pay taxes regularly. CPD Research Director Dr. Golam Moazzem said unfair tax distribution persists, with telecom companies bearing the heaviest burden, followed by banks, financial institutions, and the cement industry. He noted Bangladesh’s VAT rates remain higher than many countries, calling for a minimum tax-to-GDP ratio of 15 percent to sustain growth.