Income tax day today

National Income Tax Day will be observed across the country today.
This is the second time the country is observing the day. The
National Board of Revenue first observed the day in 2008 to
encourage and motivate people to pay tax. In separate messages on the
eve of the day, President Mohammad Zillur Rahman and Prime Minister
Sheikh Hasina praised the taxpayers who have been contributing to the
development of the country. Both the president and prime minister said
the National Income Tax Day would inspire people to pay their tax to
the national exchequer. The NBR this year will observe the day through
different programmes including rally, discussion meeting and
awarding leading taxpayers. The NBR brings out a colourful rally at 8
am from its headquarters at the city's Shegun Bagicha, which will end
at the National Press Club. Celebrities including eminent sportsmen,
film stars, singers, musicians and choreographers will participate in
the rally, to be inaugurated by NBR Chairman Nasiruddin Ahmed. The
NBR will also organise a function at Bangabandhu International
Conference Centre at 11 :30 am to award the country's leading
taxpayers.