The government has reinstated Sultana Habib, an Additional Tax Commissioner (acting), who was previously dismissed for her alleged role in organizing protests against the 2025 ordinance that dissolved the National Board of Revenue (NBR) and separated revenue policy from administration. A notification published on the Internal Resources Division (IRD) website on April 20, 2026, confirmed her reinstatement with a three-step demotion in salary grade for three years. The order was signed by IRD Secretary Abdur Rahman on April 19 under the President’s directive.

According to the source, Habib was accused of encouraging non-cooperation and illegal activities through social media messages during the protests under the banner of the “NBR Reform Council.” A departmental investigation found her guilty of misconduct under government service rules. Several other officers dismissed for similar reasons have also been reinstated with minor penalties.

The ordinance that triggered the protests was automatically nullified after failing to gain parliamentary approval. However, the government has indicated plans to review and possibly reintroduce a revised bill in the future.