The Federation of Bangladesh Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FBCCI) has requested the National Board of Revenue (NBR) to extend the deadline for income tax return submission till December 31 this year, according to local news portals.

In a letter to NBR signed by FBCCI President Mahbubul Alam, the apex trade body cited the prevailing political situation ahead of elections and the lack of preparations of many individuals to file income tax returns in line with new income tax law as reasons behind its request.

The Dhaka Taxes Bar Association(DTBA) sent a letter requesting an extension signed by its general secretary Md Towhid Uzzaman Khan Dipu on 10 November, citing similar reasons.