Heading: FBR CHAIRMAN, BANGLADESH HIGH COMMISSIONER DISCUSS TAX COOPERATION, BILATERAL TRADE - 2025-12-22
Islamabad, December 22, 2025 — Chairman of the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) Rashid Mahmood Langrial on Monday held a meeting with Bangladesh High Commissioner to Pakistan Md. Iqbal Hussain Khan to discuss ways to strengthen bilateral trade, enhance tax cooperation, and deepen overall economic relations between Pakistan and Bangladesh. According to an official statement, both sides reaffirmed the long-standing brotherly ties between the two countries and expressed commitment to expanding mutual economic collaboration. The discussions focused on improving coordination in taxation matters and promoting greater trade facilitation through policy alignment and institutional cooperation. During the meeting, it was agreed that technical teams from Pakistan and Bangladesh dealing with international taxation would engage in detailed consultations on the existing Double Taxation Treaty (DTT). These discussions will aim to align the treaty with evolving global tax standards and international best practices to ensure transparency and prevent fiscal evasion. The meeting coincided with a…