In order to reduce digital inequality, BASIS President Syed Almas Kabir called to the concerned to include Internet service providers into ITAS services or reduce the corporate tax of such organizations to a minimum.
He made the demand at a budget dialogue organized by the Center for Policy Dialogue on Saturday.
The BASIS president said the government would be able to generate more revenue from internet-based services if it would not impose taxes on the internet.
Syed Almas Kabir emphasized the GtoG agreement so that the local software companies can also provide services abroad.
At the same time, he opines that raising taxes on mobile phone transactions will be conflicting with digital growth.
Planning Minister Mohammad Abdul Mannan was the chief guest at the function presided over by CPD Fellow Professor Dr. Mostafizur Rahman.
Saber Hossain Chowdhury, Amir Khasru Mahmud Chowdhury, FBCCI President Jasim Uddin, former Governor Saleh Uddin Ahmed, MCCI President Barrister Nihad Kabir and others were involved in the budget analysis dialogue.
Fahmida Khatun, Executive Director, CPD presented the CPD’s budget review at the beginning of the program.
