Call to boost revenue earnings for countrys dev
BSS, Rajshahi
Speakers at a post-rally discussion in Rajshahi yesterday unanimously underscored the need for boosting revenue earnings for the countrys overall development.
They said proper functioning of the countrys business sector and other trade-related activities are the precondition to uplift the economic growth.
There is no alternative to expand trade and business to a greater extent taking the country forward on the way to development.
Customs, Excise and VAT Commissionerate organised the discussion at Shaheed AHM Kamaruzzaman Zila Parishad Auditorium in the city to mark the International Customs Day-2020.
Customs Fostering Sustainability for People, Prosperity and the Planet was the main theme of the discussion.
Mayor of Rajshahi City Corporation AHM Khairuzzaman Liton addressed the discussion as the chief guest with Lutfor Rahman, Commissioner of Customs, Excise and VAT Commissionerate, in the chair.
Additional Divisional Commissioner Dr Abdul Mannan, Commissioner of Rajshahi Metropolitan Police Humayun Kabir, Income Tax Commissioner Mofiz Ullah, BGB Sector Commander Col Tuhin Masum, RAB-5 Director Mahfuzur Rahman and President of Rajshahi Chamber of Commerce and Industries Moniruzzaman also spoke.
Laying stress on enhancing revenue collection from both internal and external sources, Mayor Liton said it could be an effective means of reducing dependency on foreign aid for executing the uplift programmes.
In observance of the day, officials and staff of the commissionerate organised a huge rally that paraded the citys main thoroughfares, carrying placards, banners and festoons.
