Bangladesh Tax Workers Strike: Government Demands Immediate Return to Work

The Bangladesh government has ordered tax and customs workers to return to their posts following a two-day nationwide strike that stalled tax operations, including customs activities at Chittagong Port. The strike emerged after the dissolution of the National Board of Revenue, sparking job security concerns among workers.

The Bangladesh government has mandated that tax and customs workers resume their duties immediately, ending a two-day strike that has halted nationwide tax operations, including those at Chittagong Port.

In a decisive move, the interim government of Muhammad Yunus emphasized the necessity of uninterrupted import-export operations to safeguard the economy. The directive followed the contentious dissolution of the National Board of Revenue, replaced by new revenue divisions in an effort to modernize operations.

Despite these changes, many officials express concerns over job security and demand reforms. Business leaders warn the ongoing deadlock could disrupt supply chains, strain revenue collection, and undermine investor confidence, adding to the Yunus administration’s growing challenges.